Resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly in favor of strikes, with 90% voting for industrial action concerning pay, which may cause disruptions in the NHS until January. Previous strikes from March to July involved 11 walkouts for a total of 44 days over pay issues. Although a deal was reached in July last year providing a 22% pay rise, resident doctors have criticized a subsequent 5.4% pay award as inadequate. They are now seeking a 29% salary increase over several years to compensate for pay erosion since 2010. Hospital leaders warn of significant disruptions to patient care.
Resident doctors in England voted in favor of strikes, with 90% supporting industrial action over pay, leading to potential disruption in the NHS until January.
The British Medical Association criticized the 5.4% pay award received by resident doctors in May, calling it woefully inadequate and indicating a demand for a 29% raise across several years.
Health leaders expressed concerns that renewed industrial action could lead to cancellation of tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of outpatient appointments and operations.
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, stated that while recognizing the grievances of resident doctors, strikes would have a considerable negative impact on the NHS and patients.
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