Resident doctors in England accept government offer on pay and jobs
Summary
Resident doctors in England have accepted a new government deal on pay and jobs, ending strike actions that started in March 2023. The deal includes a pay increase of 6.6% fully paid by 2027 and 4,500 extra training places, with resident doctor pay set to be 35.2% higher than four years ago.Key Facts
- Resident doctors in England voted 53% in favor of the government's latest pay and job offer.
- The deal includes a 6.6% average pay rise to be fully implemented by April 2027.
- Resident doctor pay will be 35.2% higher compared to four years ago.
- There will be 4,500 new specialty training places created over the next three years.
- Strike action by resident doctors has cost the NHS £1 billion since last summer.
- Residents had planned a 16th strike this month, which was called off after the deal.
- Resident doctors walked out for 21 days in the last year, costing the NHS about £50 million per day.
- NHS officials said the deal brings stability but more work to improve conditions will continue.
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