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Doctors' Strike Averted? BMA Consults Members on New Government Offer
10 Dec
Summary
- Resident doctors will vote on ending next week's strike following a government offer.
- The offer focuses on ending a jobs crisis by increasing training posts.
- Pay restoration for doctors remains unaddressed in the new government proposal.
The British Medical Association (BMA) is polling its resident doctor members on a potential end to their planned strike, scheduled to begin on December 17th. This consultation follows a new offer from the government focused on resolving the "jobs crisis for doctors in England."
The government's proposal includes legislative changes to prioritize UK-trained doctors for specialty roles and a commitment to increasing training posts by 1,000 starting in 2026. Additionally, funding for mandatory examination and Royal College membership fees for resident doctors is part of the offer.
While acknowledging the progress on training numbers and prioritization, the BMA highlights that the offer does not address doctors' pay, which remains a significant concern. The outcome of the member consultation will determine whether a formal referendum is held to end the dispute or if the planned industrial action proceeds.
