Summary
Hospitals in England are managing despite a doctors' strike, according to NHS England's CEO. Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, are striking due to a pay dispute with the government. Some planned medical procedures have been delayed, but senior doctors are covering emergency services.
Key Facts
- NHS England's CEO stated hospitals are coping well with the doctors' strike so far.
- The six-day strike, which started on Tuesday, involves resident doctors.
- This is the 15th strike in the ongoing pay dispute.
- Resident doctors are a significant part of the medical workforce, but not all are BMA members.
- Hospitals deployed senior doctors to handle emergency and urgent care.
- Some pre-planned medical procedures have been delayed, though most are proceeding.
- BMA states inflation-adjusted pay is lower than in 2008.
- The government claims it offered pay raises and other benefits, but talks broke down.
