Exclusive: Move could cause huge disruption and present ministers with major new headache Hospital consultants are gearing up to join resident doctors in striking over pay in a move which could cause huge disruption for the NHS and present ministers with a major new headache. In addition, resident doctors – who will today embark on their latest strike – have decided to adopt a more militant approach in pursuit of their 26% pay claim in which they strike every month, to put pressure on the government. Continue reading...

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The BMA says resident doctors have seen their pay fall by a much greater amount in real terms since 2008-09 than the rest of the population Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of NHS Providers, told the PA news agency health staff will be working “flat out” to see as many patients as they can during the strike, after NHS England made clear it wants as much pre-planned care as possible to continue. He said: Striking doctors should think carefully if they are really doing the right thing for patients, for the NHS and for themselves. The strike will throttle hard-won progress to cut waiting lists, but NHS trust leaders and staff will be working flat out to see that as many patients as possible get the care they need. Most people do not support these strikes. They know they will cause real damage. Behind the headlines are the patients whose lives will be blighted by this decision. The frustration and disappointment of necessary treatment delayed. And worse, late diagnoses and care that risks their long-term health. Continue reading...

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