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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Doctors in Cumbria balloted over potential strike action
The health secretary has junior urged doctors to vote no to strike action in a ballot which opened this week. Resident doctors in Cumbria and across England will be balloted on strike action over pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced. Last week it was announced resident doctors would be getting a 5.4 per cent average pay rise but resident doctors, who were previously called junior doctors said their pay has declined by '23 per cent in real terms since 2008'. In September, BMA members voted to accept a government pay deal worth 22.3 per cent on average over two years. If they choose to go on strike, then walk outs could begin in July and could potentially last until January 2026. A leading patients' organisation said it was 'deeply concerned' about the prospect of strike action over the busy winter period in the NHS. The Patients Association highlighted how previous strike action from doctors in training led to 1.3 million appointments, procedures and operations being postponed, with the true figure 'likely to be much higher'. A new poll of 4,100 British adults by YouGov found that 48 per cent of Britons oppose resident doctors going on strike, while 39 per cent support them taking action. YouGov said this 'marks a shift in opinion' of public support of striking junior doctors last summer, when the majority of Britons – 52 per cent – said they supported it. BMA resident doctors committee co-chairs Dr Melissa Ryan and Dr Ross Nieuwoudt said in a statement: 'Patients are all too aware how much the NHS relies on its resident doctors. READ MORE: Coastguard called out to distress call near Whitehaven | News and Star 'With the announcement of the ballot, many will understandably be concerned about how future strike action might affect them getting care but it's important to stress that strike action is not inevitable and can be avoided. 'The government has the power to honour its previous commitment to map out and restore doctors' pay, avoiding strikes entirely.' The ballot will close on July 7.
North Wales Chronicle
28-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Shift in public support for striking doctors
Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, in England are being balloted for strike action by the British Medical Association (BMA). If they choose to strike then walk outs could last for six months. "The stronger the turnout, the stronger our mandate. A majority must vote YES for us to take strike action… and you absolutely should vote YES" The ballot for industrial action for resident doctors in England is OPEN! @RossNieuwoudt @Melissa_S_Ryan — Resident Doctors (@BMAResidents) May 27, 2025 A new poll of 4,100 British adults by YouGov found that 48% of Britons oppose resident doctors going on strike, while 39% support them taking action. YouGov said this 'marks a shift in opinion' of public support of striking junior doctors last summer, when the majority of Britons – 52% – said they supported it. It highlighted how Labour supporters were most supportive of strike action, with Conservatives expressing the strongest opposition. Resident doctors said their pay has declined by '23% in real terms since 2008'. If they choose to go on strike then walk outs could begin in July and could potentially last until January 2026. A leading patients' organisation said it was 'deeply concerned' about the prospect of strike action over the busy winter period in the NHS. The Patients Association highlighted how previous strike action from doctors in training led to 1.3 million appointments, procedures and operations being postponed, with the true figure 'likely to be much higher'. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said on Tuesday: 'I understand the anxiety and anger that resident doctors have felt and continue to feel about their part of the profession – over 14 years, they saw the NHS that they were working in slide into crisis. 'That's why, within weeks of coming into office, I was determined to resolve the pay dispute and give resident doctors a substantial pay rise. That's now being followed by another above-inflation average pay award of 5.4%. 'The result is that resident doctors have seen their pay increase by 28.9% compared to three years ago. The average starting salary of a full-time resident doctor is now around £38,800 – up nearly £9,500 since 2022/23. 'I want to work in partnership with resident doctors to deliver the change that the NHS is crying out for.' The ballot will close on July 7. The British Medical Association has been approached for comment.
The Herald Scotland
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Shift in public support for striking doctors
If they choose to strike then walk outs could last for six months. "The stronger the turnout, the stronger our mandate. A majority must vote YES for us to take strike action… and you absolutely should vote YES" The ballot for industrial action for resident doctors in England is OPEN! @RossNieuwoudt @Melissa_S_Ryan — Resident Doctors (@BMAResidents) May 27, 2025 A new poll of 4,100 British adults by YouGov found that 48% of Britons oppose resident doctors going on strike, while 39% support them taking action. YouGov said this 'marks a shift in opinion' of public support of striking junior doctors last summer, when the majority of Britons – 52% – said they supported it. It highlighted how Labour supporters were most supportive of strike action, with Conservatives expressing the strongest opposition. Resident doctors said their pay has declined by '23% in real terms since 2008'. If they choose to go on strike then walk outs could begin in July and could potentially last until January 2026. A leading patients' organisation said it was 'deeply concerned' about the prospect of strike action over the busy winter period in the NHS. The Patients Association highlighted how previous strike action from doctors in training led to 1.3 million appointments, procedures and operations being postponed, with the true figure 'likely to be much higher'. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said on Tuesday: 'I understand the anxiety and anger that resident doctors have felt and continue to feel about their part of the profession – over 14 years, they saw the NHS that they were working in slide into crisis. 'That's why, within weeks of coming into office, I was determined to resolve the pay dispute and give resident doctors a substantial pay rise. That's now being followed by another above-inflation average pay award of 5.4%. 'The result is that resident doctors have seen their pay increase by 28.9% compared to three years ago. The average starting salary of a full-time resident doctor is now around £38,800 – up nearly £9,500 since 2022/23. 'I want to work in partnership with resident doctors to deliver the change that the NHS is crying out for.' The ballot will close on July 7. The British Medical Association has been approached for comment.
Leader Live
28-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Shift in public support for striking doctors
Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, in England are being balloted for strike action by the British Medical Association (BMA). If they choose to strike then walk outs could last for six months. "The stronger the turnout, the stronger our mandate. A majority must vote YES for us to take strike action… and you absolutely should vote YES" The ballot for industrial action for resident doctors in England is OPEN! @RossNieuwoudt @Melissa_S_Ryan — Resident Doctors (@BMAResidents) May 27, 2025 A new poll of 4,100 British adults by YouGov found that 48% of Britons oppose resident doctors going on strike, while 39% support them taking action. YouGov said this 'marks a shift in opinion' of public support of striking junior doctors last summer, when the majority of Britons – 52% – said they supported it. It highlighted how Labour supporters were most supportive of strike action, with Conservatives expressing the strongest opposition. Resident doctors said their pay has declined by '23% in real terms since 2008'. If they choose to go on strike then walk outs could begin in July and could potentially last until January 2026. A leading patients' organisation said it was 'deeply concerned' about the prospect of strike action over the busy winter period in the NHS. The Patients Association highlighted how previous strike action from doctors in training led to 1.3 million appointments, procedures and operations being postponed, with the true figure 'likely to be much higher'. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said on Tuesday: 'I understand the anxiety and anger that resident doctors have felt and continue to feel about their part of the profession – over 14 years, they saw the NHS that they were working in slide into crisis. 'That's why, within weeks of coming into office, I was determined to resolve the pay dispute and give resident doctors a substantial pay rise. That's now being followed by another above-inflation average pay award of 5.4%. 'The result is that resident doctors have seen their pay increase by 28.9% compared to three years ago. The average starting salary of a full-time resident doctor is now around £38,800 – up nearly £9,500 since 2022/23. 'I want to work in partnership with resident doctors to deliver the change that the NHS is crying out for.' The ballot will close on July 7. The British Medical Association has been approached for comment.
Western Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Shift in public support for striking doctors
Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, in England are being balloted for strike action by the British Medical Association (BMA). If they choose to strike then walk outs could last for six months. "The stronger the turnout, the stronger our mandate. A majority must vote YES for us to take strike action… and you absolutely should vote YES" The ballot for industrial action for resident doctors in England is OPEN! @RossNieuwoudt @Melissa_S_Ryan — Resident Doctors (@BMAResidents) May 27, 2025 A new poll of 4,100 British adults by YouGov found that 48% of Britons oppose resident doctors going on strike, while 39% support them taking action. YouGov said this 'marks a shift in opinion' of public support of striking junior doctors last summer, when the majority of Britons – 52% – said they supported it. It highlighted how Labour supporters were most supportive of strike action, with Conservatives expressing the strongest opposition. Resident doctors said their pay has declined by '23% in real terms since 2008'. If they choose to go on strike then walk outs could begin in July and could potentially last until January 2026. A leading patients' organisation said it was 'deeply concerned' about the prospect of strike action over the busy winter period in the NHS. The Patients Association highlighted how previous strike action from doctors in training led to 1.3 million appointments, procedures and operations being postponed, with the true figure 'likely to be much higher'. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said on Tuesday: 'I understand the anxiety and anger that resident doctors have felt and continue to feel about their part of the profession – over 14 years, they saw the NHS that they were working in slide into crisis. 'That's why, within weeks of coming into office, I was determined to resolve the pay dispute and give resident doctors a substantial pay rise. That's now being followed by another above-inflation average pay award of 5.4%. 'The result is that resident doctors have seen their pay increase by 28.9% compared to three years ago. The average starting salary of a full-time resident doctor is now around £38,800 – up nearly £9,500 since 2022/23. 'I want to work in partnership with resident doctors to deliver the change that the NHS is crying out for.' The ballot will close on July 7. The British Medical Association has been approached for comment.
