US EditionNHS figures reveal impact of five-day resident doctors' strike
ENGLAND, AUG 2 – NHS sustained 93% of planned care during the five-day resident doctors' strike, treating 10,000 more patients than last year's action, despite ongoing pay disputes and fewer walkouts.
- Resident doctors in England, affiliated with the British Medical Association, concluded a five-day strike last Wednesday that was organized in response to a disagreement over pay.
- The strike occurred because the government refused to increase pay despite the BMA's demand for a 29 percent raise to address a long-term 22 percent real pay drop.
- Less than one-third of resident doctors took part in the strike, during which the NHS successfully carried out 93 percent of scheduled operations and provided care to approximately 10,000 more patients than during the industrial action held the previous year.
- More than 61,000 hospital and clinic visits had to be postponed, and despite efforts by NHS personnel, including senior medical staff, to reduce disruption, many patients still faced delays in receiving care.
- The strike highlights ongoing tensions as both the BMA and government show willingness to negotiate, but patient care remains at risk without a credible settlement to prevent future walkouts.
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Oxford Mail+9 Reposted by 9 other sources
NHS maintained 93 of planned care during resident doctors’ strikes
Some 93 of planned operations, tests and procedures went ahead during the five-day walkout across England.
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perspectivemedia.comNHS maintained 93% of planned care during resident doctors’ strikes
Some 93% of planned operations, tests and procedures went ahead during the five-day walkout across England.
·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)NHS cancelled thousands of appointments during resident doctor strikes
Ministers claim the NHS saw fewer cancellations during doctors' strikes compared to last year.
·London, United Kingdom
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