Published 09/20/2023 12:11:11 p.m.

'Utterly demoralising' - doctors strike over pay and conditions

Hospital doctors of all grades in the NHS are going on strike for the first time, causing concerns about disruption to patient care.
The British Medical Association is demanding a 35% pay rise for junior doctors to make up for 15 years of below-inflation wage increases. Consultants, on the other hand, are requesting salary increases that keep up with inflation.
The NHS is facing a dire situation with a dwindling number of doctors, rising patient demands, and a cost of at least £1bn due to industrial action. Some doctors are leaving for less stressful roles or international positions.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

0 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

The Independent

Consultants and junior doctors hold first joint strike

Junior doctors are also due to continue striking on Thursday and Friday this week.

09/20/2023 7:54:04 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

Manchester Evening News

"People are dying unnecessarily": Consultants and junior doctors to stage first joint walkout in NHS history

The first coordinated doctors walkout in history is expected to bring the health service to a grinding halt, but some say the NHS is already 'at a standstill' - with the ultimate consequences

09/20/2023 5:23:56 a.m.·Manchester, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

The Straits Times

Doctors in England step up strike action over pay

This is the first time consultants and junior doctors in England have walked out at the same time. Read more at straitstimes.com.

09/20/2023 2:17:00 p.m.·Singapore

Read Full Article

Chronicle Live

First ever joint NHS consultants and junior doctors strike sees medics attack Government's 'stubborn stance'

NHS staff highlighted the serious challenges they face on a daily basis because they say the Government isn't doing enough to retain highly-trained doctors

09/20/2023 1:59:31 p.m.·Newcastleupon Tyne, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

RNZ

'Utterly demoralising' - doctors strike over pay and conditions

Thousands of senior hospital doctors and dentists have walked off the job today for the third time over stalled pay talks.

09/21/2023 6:04:23 a.m.·New Zealand

Read Full Article

Medical Xpress

Doctors in England step up strike action over pay

Hospital chiefs on Wednesday warned of the danger to patient safety by the latest doctors strike, the first time consultants and junior doctors in England have walked out at the same time.

09/20/2023 6:49:10 a.m.

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year