Junior Doctors in England to Strike for Five Days in February

Junior Doctors in England to Strike for Five Days in February
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Junior doctors in England will strike from 24 to 28 February over a pay dispute with the government. The British Medical Association (BMA) is demanding a 35% pay increase, which the government has rejected. The strike is expected to disrupt routine hospital services, with many appointments likely to be canceled.

The BMA criticized the government for not meeting its deadline to offer an improved pay deal, but remains open to negotiations if a “credible offer” is made. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins expressed disappointment over the strike, stating it would put “enormous pressure” on the NHS.

This will be the 10th strike by junior doctors since March 2023, following a record six-day strike in January that resulted in 100,000 canceled appointments. The BMA is also considering further industrial action beyond this strike.

Since December 2022, over 1.2 million medical appointments have been canceled due to strikes by NHS workers, including nurses and paramedics. Talks are ongoing for a new pay deal for consultants after the latest offer was rejected.

Federica Calabrò

Federica Calabrò is a journalist at Parliament News, She is covering Business and General World News. She is a native of Naples, commenced her career as a teller at Poste Italiane before following her passion for dance. Graduating in classical dance, she showcased her talents with two entertainment companies, enchanting audiences throughout Italy. Presently, Federica serves as the general secretary at the Allianz Bank Financial Advisors financial promotion center in Naples. In this capacity, she manages office forms, provides document assistance for Financial Advisors, oversees paperwork for the back office, and ensures smooth customer reception and assistance at the front office. Outside her professional obligations, Federica indulges in her passion for writing in her leisure time.