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health2 years ago

"Amidst NHS Strikes and Rising Flu Cases, UK Faces Critical Healthcare Challenge"

The NHS is experiencing the longest strike in its history due to junior doctors' industrial action, leading to a "huge effort" to maintain hospital operations. Senior medics are covering shifts, with some expecting to work up to 70 hours over six days, and non-urgent operations are being canceled to prioritize critical surgeries. Hospitals are facing extraordinary pressures, with more than 20 trusts declaring critical incidents and requesting striking doctors to return. The British Medical Association (BMA) and the government show willingness to negotiate, but the outcome remains uncertain, with potential for continued strikes and disruptions in the NHS.

via BBC.com|
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health2 years ago

"England's Junior Doctors Persist in Strike, Urging Urgent Talks Amid NHS Crisis"

Junior doctors in England are on a second-day strike, demanding pay restoration and better working conditions. Indian-origin Dr. Vivek Trivedi, co-chair of the BMA Junior Doctors Committee, is calling for the government to negotiate a "credible" pay increase to end the six-day strike. The strike has led to the rescheduling of over 1.2 million appointments, with junior doctors making up nearly half of the NHS workforce. The UK health secretary, Victoria Atkins, has called for the strike to end before negotiations can resume. NHS England has put contingency plans in place and advises the public to use emergency services if necessary.

via IndiaTimes|
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health2 years ago

"Amid Historic Strikes, Will Britain's Junior Doctors Secure a Pay Increase?"

Junior doctors in England's NHS have initiated a six-day strike, the longest in NHS history, due to inadequate pay and high levels of stress and burnout exacerbated by understaffing, underinvestment, and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strike reflects broader discontent among healthcare workers, with the British Medical Association highlighting a significant decline in pay since 2008-2009. The government has yet to negotiate, insisting the strike be called off first.

via POLITICO Europe|
##doctorburnout#health
health2 years ago

"UK Junior Doctors' Historic Strike: A Standoff Over Pay and Working Conditions"

Junior doctors in England are on the second day of a six-day strike, demanding a 35% pay increase to restore lost wages over 15 years of below-inflation rises. Despite receiving two recent pay raises, the British Medical Association (BMA) argues these have not offset the real-term pay cut since 2008-09, considering current inflation. Talks between the BMA and the government have occurred, with the BMA willing to phase in the pay restoration over several years. A recent pay deal in Scotland, which included a 12.4% increase for 2023-24, has set a precedent, but differences in government and previous pay raises complicate the situation in England. The strike may prompt a return to negotiations, as there is a mutual recognition that prolonged strike action is unsustainable.

via BBC.com|
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health2 years ago

"Record Number of Junior Doctors in Britain Launch Unprecedented Six-Day Strike"

Junior doctors in England have commenced a six-day strike, leading to over 20 requests from NHS bosses for them to return to work to maintain patient safety, none of which have been granted by the BMA so far. The BMA accuses NHS England of political pressure to undermine the strike, while NHS England cites genuine concerns for patient care during a busy period. The strike has caused significant delays in A&E departments and led to critical incidents being declared at several hospitals. The BMA is open to ending the strike if a credible government offer is made, but the Health Secretary insists on halting the strike before negotiations can resume.

via BBC.com|
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health2 years ago

"England's Junior Doctors Launch Historic Strike, Prompting NHS Crisis"

Junior doctors in England have commenced a 72-hour strike, the longest in the National Health Service's history, over disputes regarding pay levels. The strike, involving thousands of doctors, is expected to result in the cancellation of tens of thousands of appointments and operations. The British Medical Association (BMA) is demanding better pay, especially in light of the cost of living crisis and inflation, while the government has refused further talks unless the strike is called off. The strike has exacerbated pressures on the health service, which is still recovering from pandemic-induced backlogs.

via The Associated Press|
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healthcare2 years ago

"Junior Doctor Strike Causes Ongoing Fallout for NHS"

The disruption caused by the three-day junior doctors' strike in England could take weeks to resolve, according to health bosses. Tens of thousands of appointments and treatments, including cancer care, had to be cancelled during the strike. Hospitals are also reporting problems discharging patients from wards, as consultants were sent to cover A&E. The British Medical Association is asking for a 35% pay rise to make up for 15 years of below-inflation wage rises, but the government has suggested 3.5% next year.

via BBC|
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