What a horrible way for the NHS to start the year
1 year, 2 months ago

What a horrible way for the NHS to start the year

The Independent  

Almost a week into the year and the NHS junior doctors have spent it all on strike. One of the issues made obvious is the poor working conditions the junior doctors endure; I don’t want a tired doctor replacing the wrong hip. Dennis Fitzgerald Address supplied Another hammer blow for Rishi Sunak The news that Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, a former minister, is to resign as an MP is a hammer blow for Rishi Sunak. This would give the UK a similar climate to Toronto in Canada, or an average temperature drop of around 11C, leaving our average at around 5C for the year. While others like Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues were calling on governments to bring in legislation to combat climate change.

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Are Labour’s new NHS proposals a cure or yet another sticking plaster?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Are Labour’s new NHS proposals a cure or yet another sticking plaster?

The Independent  

With the health and social care secretary Wes Streeting having played the role of media warm-up act over the weekend, Keir Starmer has announced some radical moves to reduce NHS waiting times and generally improve the service – and thus fulfil Labour’s manifesto promise that “patients should expect to wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral for consultant-led treatment …

NHS must ‘reform or die’, Sir Keir Starmer says as major report is published
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NHS must ‘reform or die’, Sir Keir Starmer says as major report is published

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Prime Minister will set …

NHS progress ‘in decline for first time in 50 years’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NHS progress ‘in decline for first time in 50 years’

The Telegraph  

NHS progress is going backwards for the first time in 50 years, a major report commissioned by the Government has found. The report by Lord Ara Darzi, a surgeon and former health minister, will this week highlight failures in the most basic care offered by the health service. Lord Darzi will say that the progress made since the 1970s on …

UK doctors' union may call end to strikes
7 months, 4 weeks ago

UK doctors' union may call end to strikes

China Daily  

This file photo taken on Sept 14 shows the National Health Service logo on St Thomas' Hospital in London, Britain. Months of industrial action by junior doctors in England's National Health Service may be coming to an end after their union recommended they accept a new offer of a 22.3-percent total pay increase over two years. "I am delighted that …

Hospitals left ‘picking up the pieces’ as junior doctors’ strike ends
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hospitals left ‘picking up the pieces’ as junior doctors’ strike ends

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health leaders have warned that …

Thousands of doctors go on strike in England a week before the UK general election
9 months ago

Thousands of doctors go on strike in England a week before the UK general election

Associated Press  

LONDON — Thousands of doctors in England are staging their 11th walkout on Thursday in a long-running dispute with the government over pay and working conditions, disrupting hospital services just days before the U.K. general election. The five-day strike by junior doctors — those in the early years of their careers — shines a spotlight on the troubles besetting the …

NHS warning over hot-weather strike
9 months ago

NHS warning over hot-weather strike

China Daily  

By Jonathan Powell in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-06-27 04:52 This file photo taken on Sept 14 shows the National Health Service logo on St Thomas’ Hospital in London, Britain. The United Kingdom's National Health Service has warned that patients will experience significant disruption as the latest junior doctor strike coincides with the hottest week of the …

NHS warning over hot-weather strike
9 months ago

NHS warning over hot-weather strike

China Daily  

This file photo taken on Sept 14 shows the National Health Service logo on St Thomas’ Hospital in London, Britain. The United Kingdom's National Health Service has warned that patients will experience significant disruption as the latest junior doctor strike coincides with the hottest week of the year so far. The British Medical Association, or BMA, will begin a five-day …

Junior doctors should call off strike if parties agree to talks – health leaders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Junior doctors should call off strike if parties agree to talks – health leaders

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Junior doctors in England should call off their upcoming strike …

New deal could end strike action by top hospital doctors in England
1 year ago

New deal could end strike action by top hospital doctors in England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. BMA consultants committee chairman Dr Vishal Sharma said: “This hard fought-for offer marks a step …

Sunak challenged on NHS as strike continues
1 year, 1 month ago

Sunak challenged on NHS as strike continues

The Independent  

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Thousands of doctors in England to strike again as health likely to become a key UK election issue
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands of doctors in England to strike again as health likely to become a key UK election issue

Associated Press  

LONDON — Thousands of doctors in the early years of their careers in England are to go on strike later this month for another five-day stretch as their long-standing pay dispute with the British government remains in stasis. The British Medical Association, the union that represents the so-called junior doctors, said on Friday that the government had “failed to meet …

Junior doctors announce fresh wave of NHS strike action
1 year, 1 month ago

Junior doctors announce fresh wave of NHS strike action

The Telegraph  

Junior doctors will strike for five days at the end of February, the British Medical Association has announced. It accused the Government of moving at “glacial speed” to reach a pay deal and claimed Victoria Atkins, the Health Secretary, had refused “an act of good faith” to extend talks. In a statement, Dr Robert Laurenson and Dr Vivek Trivedi, who …

Junior doctors’ strikes threaten to cancel out NHS waiting list progress
1 year, 2 months ago

Junior doctors’ strikes threaten to cancel out NHS waiting list progress

The Telegraph  

Junior doctors’ strikes could cancel out the progress made on reducing the NHS waiting list, data suggest. The NHS posted a near record fall in the overall waiting list of 100,000 to 7.6 million in November, when there were no doctors’ strikes. It marked the largest decline since 2010, excluding three months at the start of the pandemic, and was …

More than 100,000 surgeries and appointments cancelled during ‘unprecedented’ doctors’ strike
1 year, 2 months ago

More than 100,000 surgeries and appointments cancelled during ‘unprecedented’ doctors’ strike

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The NHS’s top doctor Professor Sir Stephen Power said the number of patients who had …

U.K. junior doctors’ ‘historic’ strike for better pay | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

U.K. junior doctors’ ‘historic’ strike for better pay | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Drawing picket lines around London hospitals, junior doctors in the U.K. staged the longest walkout in the 75-year-long history of the state-funded National Health Service. “A crippling cost-of-living crisis, burnout and well below inflation pay rises risk driving hard-working doctors out of their profession at a time when we need them more than ever,” the BMA …

NHS junior doctor strikes are making GP crisis WORSE, experts warn amid devastating six-day walk-out to bring ailing hospitals to a standstill
1 year, 2 months ago

NHS junior doctor strikes are making GP crisis WORSE, experts warn amid devastating six-day walk-out to bring ailing hospitals to a standstill

Daily Mail  

Junior doctor strikes are piling extra pressure on struggling GP surgeries, doctors have warned. Pictured, junior doctors on the picket line outside Cheltenham General Hospital today In a bid to get the NHS up to speed again and tackle the ever-growing backlog, ministers have pleaded with the British Medical Association bosses to 'come back to the table'. Health chiefs have …

Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike

Associated Press  

LONDON — Patients faced canceled treatments after thousands of British doctors walked off the job on Wednesday, the start of a six-day strike over pay that was set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded National Health Service. On a picket line outside St. Thomas’ Hospital in central London, 28-year-old Dr. Georgia Blackwell said stress and low …

Thousands of junior doctors in Britain walk off the job in six-day strike over pay
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands of junior doctors in Britain walk off the job in six-day strike over pay

LA Times  

Junior doctors and members of the British Medical Association demonstrate outside St. Thomas’ Hospital in London on Wednesday at the start of a six-day strike. On a picket line outside St. Thomas’ Hospital in central London, 28-year-old Dr. Georgia Blackwell said stress and low pay were driving many doctors to take jobs overseas. The government says it won’t hold further …

NHS services on ‘back foot’ as longest-ever strike looms, top doctor says
1 year, 2 months ago

NHS services on ‘back foot’ as longest-ever strike looms, top doctor says

The Independent  

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Children are paying a heavy price for the failure to end NHS strikes
1 year, 2 months ago

Children are paying a heavy price for the failure to end NHS strikes

The Independent  

The thought of a child in pain is something nobody wants to countenance, but that is the image that comes to mind over our revelations today that hundreds of paediatric treatments and surgeries – including lifesaving operations and cancer treatments – have had to be cancelled each day that NHS strike action has taken place. That will only increase waiting …

Junior doctors’ strike to go ahead this week amid standoff with government
1 year, 2 months ago

Junior doctors’ strike to go ahead this week amid standoff with government

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Strikes by junior doctors in England will go ahead this …

England’s NHS junior doctors return to work but further strike looms
1 year, 2 months ago

England’s NHS junior doctors return to work but further strike looms

The Independent  

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When are junior doctors on strike in January? NHS faces toughest protest so far as six day walkout looms
1 year, 3 months ago

When are junior doctors on strike in January? NHS faces toughest protest so far as six day walkout looms

The Independent  

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Patients will be at risk in January’s strike by junior doctors – health chief
1 year, 3 months ago

Patients will be at risk in January’s strike by junior doctors – health chief

The Independent  

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Junior doctors to return to work with longest strike on the horizon
1 year, 3 months ago

Junior doctors to return to work with longest strike on the horizon

The Independent  

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Doctors in England begin a 3-day strike over pay at busy time of the year in National Health Service
1 year, 3 months ago

Doctors in England begin a 3-day strike over pay at busy time of the year in National Health Service

The Independent  

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Doctors in England begin a 3-day strike over pay at busy time of the year in National Health Service
1 year, 3 months ago

Doctors in England begin a 3-day strike over pay at busy time of the year in National Health Service

Associated Press  

LONDON — Doctors in the early stages of their careers in England started a 72-hour strike Wednesday in their long-running dispute with the British government over pay levels. Patients in Britain’s state-owned National Health Service have been warned that there will be “significant disruption,” with thousands of appointments and procedures postponed or even canceled. Tens of thousands of so-called junior …

Junior doctors’ strike to affect patient care, NHS boss warns
1 year, 3 months ago

Junior doctors’ strike to affect patient care, NHS boss warns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Junior doctors’ strikes will have …

Outrage over junior doctors' longest strike in NHS history: Tories call NINE days of Xmas and NY walk-outs a 'slap in face' for patients as health chiefs warn BMA's action will bring ailing hospitals
1 year, 3 months ago

Outrage over junior doctors' longest strike in NHS history: Tories call NINE days of Xmas and NY walk-outs a 'slap in face' for patients as health chiefs warn BMA's action will bring ailing hospitals

Daily Mail  

Striking junior doctors were today urged to 'put patients first' and call off nine days of upcoming walk-outs over Christmas and New Year. Junior doctors in England have voted to stage fresh strikes in December and January after talks between the Government and British Medical Association broke down Another pleaded with junior doctors, who can earn up to £60,000, to …

Junior doctors announce fresh strikes after talks break down
1 year, 3 months ago

Junior doctors announce fresh strikes after talks break down

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “After five weeks of intense talks, the government was unable …

Junior doctors to stage longest strike in NHS history after talks break down
1 year, 3 months ago

Junior doctors to stage longest strike in NHS history after talks break down

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins said the …

Junior doctors to strike for three days before Christmas holidays
1 year, 3 months ago

Junior doctors to strike for three days before Christmas holidays

The Telegraph  

Junior doctors have announced a strike covering the three days before the Christmas holidays after failing to reach a deal with the Government. Victoria Atkins, the Health Secretary, said striking doctors were “risking patient safety” during the busy winter period. “It is disappointing that, despite significant progress, the BMA junior doctors’ committee have walked away from negotiations and declared new …

Doctors on strike for ‘equivalent of month’, says NHS chief in talks plea
1 year, 5 months ago

Doctors on strike for ‘equivalent of month’, says NHS chief in talks plea

The Independent  

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Doctors’ strikes row escalates as NHS leaders claim walkouts are harming patients
1 year, 5 months ago

Doctors’ strikes row escalates as NHS leaders claim walkouts are harming patients

The Independent  

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NHS strikes: What ails UK health service? Doctors’ protests or budget cuts?
1 year, 5 months ago

NHS strikes: What ails UK health service? Doctors’ protests or budget cuts?

Al Jazeera  

UK doctors have begun a 72-hour strike to demand pay rise and better working conditions amid cost of living crisis. Consultants and junior doctors – who form 80 percent of hospital doctors – began the 72-hour strike at 7am on Monday, as the ruling Conservative Party convened for its annual meeting in Manchester. Last year, junior doctors were offered an …

Appointments cancelled due to NHS strikes passes ‘grim’ one million milestone
1 year, 6 months ago

Appointments cancelled due to NHS strikes passes ‘grim’ one million milestone

The Independent  

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Junior doctors across England continue strike action
1 year, 6 months ago

Junior doctors across England continue strike action

The Independent  

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England’s National Health Service operates on holiday-level staffing as doctors’ strike escalates
1 year, 6 months ago

England’s National Health Service operates on holiday-level staffing as doctors’ strike escalates

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s state-owned health service is operating on holiday-level staffing in England on Wednesday as doctors in the early stages of their careers joined their more senior colleagues in their first-ever joint strike action. Tens of thousands of so-called junior doctors walked off the job for the sixth time since last December in an escalation of their increasingly bitter …

NHS strikes: what happens when politics clashes with patient care?
1 year, 6 months ago

NHS strikes: what happens when politics clashes with patient care?

The Independent  

Qualified doctors of all grades represented by the British Medical Association are on strike again. Health secretary Steve Barclay said this year’s pay offer was a “final and fair” settlement and met the independent pay review body’s recommendations; consultants are being given 6 per cent, junior doctors an average of 8.8 per cent, depending on their grade. Some claim militant …

Patients facing delays as doctors strike urge ‘responsibility’ alongside action
1 year, 6 months ago

Patients facing delays as doctors strike urge ‘responsibility’ alongside action

The Independent  

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BMA accused of 'increasing militancy' and blocking patient care during doctors strike – as sick Brits say they are 'suffering' in NHS backlog after walkouts sees ops postponed up to THREE times
1 year, 6 months ago

BMA accused of 'increasing militancy' and blocking patient care during doctors strike – as sick Brits say they are 'suffering' in NHS backlog after walkouts sees ops postponed up to THREE times

Daily Mail  

Consultants will provide a 'Christmas Day' level of service over the next 48 hours The union behind walkouts by doctors this week has been accused of 'increasing militancy' and blocking patients from accessing NHS care by the Health Secretary. The strike days also coincide with Rishi Sunak's first Tory party conference as leader and prime minister Rachel Power, chief executive …

NHS medics could be forced off picket lines and into hospitals under Government plans for minimum staffing levels during industrial action
1 year, 6 months ago

NHS medics could be forced off picket lines and into hospitals under Government plans for minimum staffing levels during industrial action

Daily Mail  

Doctors could be forced to work on strike days under Government plans to introduce minimum safe staffing levels in hospitals. Junior doctors hold placards during a strike, amid a dispute with the government over pay, in London on April 11 File photo dated from January 18 this years, of a general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward The …

Government outlines plan to crack down on NHS staff strikes
1 year, 6 months ago

Government outlines plan to crack down on NHS staff strikes

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But NHS Providers, the membership body for hospitals, said the plan “risks worsening industrial relations …

Hospital services in the UK come to a standstill as thousands of senior doctors strike again
1 year, 7 months ago

Hospital services in the UK come to a standstill as thousands of senior doctors strike again

Associated Press  

LONDON — Hospital care across England largely came to a standstill on Thursday as senior doctors launch another 48-hour strike amid an ongoing pay dispute between medics and the British government. Thousands of hospital doctors say they will only provide emergency care, and the National Health Service warned patients to expect major disruption during the two-day strike. Thursday’s action is …

Doctors in England walk off job again as pay dispute with UK government shows no progress
1 year, 7 months ago

Doctors in England walk off job again as pay dispute with UK government shows no progress

The Independent  

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Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation
1 year, 7 months ago

Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

The Independent  

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Doctors in England escalate pay dispute as they announce another 4-day walkout in August
1 year, 8 months ago

Doctors in England escalate pay dispute as they announce another 4-day walkout in August

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tens of thousands of doctors in Britain’s state-funded health service will go on strike for a further four days in August as their pay dispute with the government shows few, if any, signs of resolution, their union said Wednesday. “It should never have got to the point where we needed to announce a fifth round of strike action,” …

Thousands of UK hospital doctors walk out in the latest pay dispute, crippling health services
1 year, 8 months ago

Thousands of UK hospital doctors walk out in the latest pay dispute, crippling health services

Associated Press  

LONDON — Thousands of senior doctors in England began a 48-hour walkout Thursday to demand better pay and conditions, paralyzing hospitals and leaving only emergency care covered. The Conservative government has offered a 6% pay increase to the doctors, but the British Medical Association, the doctors’ union known as the BMA, called this “derisory.” It said doctors have seen real-term …

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