Resident Doctors in the UK to Go on Strike over Pay Dispute

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Resident doctors in the UK are set to go on strike next week over a pay dispute, as part of efforts to restore pay. The planned five-day industrial action, starting from July 25, is expected to affect nearly 25% of doctors in the UK. The British Medical Association (BMA) resident doctors committee has revealed that 90% of resident doctors voted in favour of potential return to industrial action.

Key Takeaways:

  • The planned strike is a result of a pay dispute, with the BMA asking for a salary increase of 29.2% to bring salaries back to "full pay restoration".
  • Resident doctors make up nearly 25% of doctors in the UK and are qualified doctors who are in clinical training, working under the supervision of a senior doctor.
  • The strike is set to last for five days, from July 25 to July 30, with concerns about the impact on patient care.
  • NHS Employers have warned that the strike will have a huge impact on the NHS and its patients, leading to thousands of cancelled appointments and operations.
  • Resident doctors in foundation receive a basic salary of £38,831 to £44,439, whilst those starting specialist training will receive a salary of £52,656 to £73,992.

Statistics:

  • 90% of resident doctors voted in favour of potential return to industrial action.
  • The planned strike will have a huge impact on the NHS and its patients, with thousands of cancelled appointments and operations expected.
  • Resident doctors make up nearly 25% of doctors in the UK.
  • The salary increase being asked for is 29.2%.
  • Resident doctors in foundation receive a basic salary of £38,831 to £44,439.
  • Resident doctors starting specialist training will receive a salary of £52,656 to £73,992.

Sources:

  • https://www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/resident-doctors-vote-yes-to-strike
  • https://www.nhsemployers.org/news/resident-doctor-strike-will-have-huge-impact-nhs-and-patients-health-leaders-warn
  • https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/international-doctors/life-and-work-in-the-uk/toolkit-for-doctors-new-to-the-uk/doctors-titles-explained
  • https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/pay-doctors