The NHS is facing a “huge and growing risk” amid disruptions caused by continuous industrial action, health service bosses have warned. Junior doctors launched a five-day strike on Thursday, in what is being described as the longest walkout of its kind in the NHS’s history amid ongoing protests over pay. Members of the British Medical…
NHS Facing ‘Huge and Growing Risk’ as Junior Doctors Launch 5-day Strike
Nursing Union Calls for Double-Digit Pay Offer to Relaunch Talks
The trade union representing British nurses has called for a double-digit pay offer from the government and has threatened to strike again if the demand is not met. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) leader Pat Cullen urged Health Secretary Stephen Barclay to restart pay negotiations with a proposed…
Nurses’ Strike Cut Short as UK Court Rules 2nd Day of Action Unlawful
The planned strike by nurses in England will be cut short after a High Court judge ruled the last day of the action would be unlawful. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) had planned a 48-hour industrial action in the National Health Service (NHS) in England, which would begin on the evening of April 30…
Patient Safety Fears as Junior Doctors in England Begin 4-Day Walkout
Junior doctors across England have begun a four-day strike in a worsening dispute over pay, which is set to cause serious disruption to the National Health Service (NHS). It has been estimated that some 350,000 appointments and operations have been rescheduled as a result of the walkout by members of the British Medical Association (BMA)….
UK Health Secretary Blames Flu, COVID-19, and Strep A for NHS Crisis
Health Secretary Steve Barclay says a combination of COVID-19, flu and Strep A cases has created a perfect storm which is to blame for the crisis facing the National Health Service (NHS) this winter. Barclay said: “There’s £500 million of investment this year going into tackling the pressure in terms of social care. So we’re…
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