Summary
Resident doctors in England are planning a strike from November 14 to 19, 2023, due to disagreements over pay with the government. The British Medical Association, which represents these doctors, claims that pay increases over the past few years have not kept up with the cost of living, while the government says significant raises have been given already.
Key Facts
- Resident doctors in England will strike from November 14 to 19, 2023.
- This is the 13th strike since March 2023.
- The doctors' union argues that resident doctors' pay is 20% less than it was in 2008 when adjusted for inflation.
- The government claims resident doctors have received nearly 30% in pay increases over the past three years.
- Resident doctors are qualified doctors in training for specific medical fields or general practice.
- Salaries for resident doctors start at £38,831 and can rise to around £73,000 after eight years of experience.
- The government's pay increase measures are based on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).
- The British Medical Association has called for a multi-year pay deal to potentially end strikes.
