Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose n...

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Let’s talk about The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package 24 hours ago Save Add as preferred on Google Nick Triggle , Health correspondent and Zahra Fatima EPA Resident doctors pictured during a strike in December The prime minister has given the British Medical Association (BMA) 48 hours to call off the six-day doctor strike in England after Easter or face losing 1,000 extra training places. Last week the BMA called the strike over a deal which would see doctors receive a 3. (shocking, we know)

5% pay rise this year, some expenses including exam fees paid for, and an increase in the number of training posts.

The Details

The union dropped this was not enough, given inflation is expected to rise, and that pay for resident doctors has not kept pace with inflation since 2008. Writing in the Times , Sir Keir Starmer dropped the decision to announce the 15th walkout of the long-running dispute was “reckless”.

Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action The 1,000 extra training places, which were to be created this year, were part of a package of government measures that would see a total of at least 4,000 extra speciality posts created over the next three years.

Why This Matters

Out-of-pocket expenses for things like exam fees were also to be covered, while progression through the five resident doctors pay bands was to be speeded up. Talks had been taking place since the start of January following two strikes in November and December. 5% rise that is coming to them in April was recommended pay review body and covers all doctors - and will be paid regardless as it is separate to the offer that was made during the talks.

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The Bottom Line

5% rise that is coming to them in April was recommended pay review body and covers all doctors - and will be paid regardless as it is separate to the offer that was made during the talks. Health Secretary Wes Streeting had always maintained he could not offer resident doctors more pay after they were given rises totalling nearly 30% in the past three years.

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