Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Summary
Resident doctors in England have accepted a government offer on pay and job training, ending three years of strikes. The deal includes pay raises, more training places, and reimbursement for exam fees.Key Facts
- Resident doctors voted 53% in favor of the government's offer in a referendum with a 57% turnout.
- The pay rise starts at 3.5% this year, with backdated pay from April 2026 averaging a 4.9% increase.
- By April 2027, the average pay rise will increase to 6.6%, with more increases planned.
- Starting salaries for resident doctors will be just over £40,000; senior residents earn about £76,500.
- 4,500 additional training places for newly qualified doctors are included in the agreement.
- Exam fees for doctors will be paid by the government as part of the deal.
- Resident doctors in Scotland accepted a similar offer, while those in Northern Ireland are currently on strike.
- The role name changed from "junior doctors" to "resident doctors" in September 2024 to reflect their expertise.
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