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Unions choosing to ‘inflict harm’ on patients with ambulance strikes – Barclay

Barclay accuses unions of choosing to ‘inflict harm’ on patients

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has accused trade unions of making a “conscious decision” to “inflict harm” on patients as thousands of ambulance staff walk out on the first of two one-day strikes. Mr Barclay urged the public to take “extra care” ...

21 Dec 2022 at 08:15

Public urged to use ‘common sense’ as ambulance workers strike

The Health Secretary has urged the public to “use their common sense” as thousands of ambulance workers and paramedics go on strike in a bitter dispute over pay and conditions. Steve Barclay, who has said he will not move on the issue of pay, ...

21 Dec 2022 at 13:31

Unite members reject NHS pay deal

NHS workers in Unite have rejected the Government’s offer aimed at resolving the long running pay dispute, the union has announced. Members voted by 52% against the offer of a 5% wage rise this year and a cash payment for last year. The ...

28 Apr 2023 at 12:28

Junior doctors challenged over strikes care delay for three-year-old with cancer

Junior doctors have been called out about the impact of strikes on the care of a three-year-old cancer patient. Dr Caroline Johnson, a consultant paediatrician, described the case of Oscar, a three-year-old whose cancer treatment was ...

09 May 2023 at 21:27

Junior doctors in Scotland threaten 72-hour walkout in pay dispute

Junior doctors in Scotland could walk out for three days over pay if members of the British Medical Association (BMA) vote for strike action. The union’s ballot on industrial action will be open from March 29 until May 5 and centres ...

24 Mar 2023 at 18:48

‘We’re not worth 26% less’ – junior doctors take to picket lines

Junior doctors on picket lines have said they have to work extra shifts just to to pay energy bills and told of their concerns for paying for basic home repairs. One medic said the public would not want to be treated by a doctor ...

13 Mar 2023 at 22:16

Consultant strike caused tens of thousands of cancellations

The number of appointments, operations and procedures postponed due to strikes in the NHS in England is in “touching distance of one million”, NHS leaders have said. Some 45,827 inpatient and outpatient hospital appointments in ...

29 Aug 2023 at 22:11

Many consultants ‘leaving UK for better pay and conditions abroad’

Hospitals are losing experienced surgeons and medics to places like Australia and Abu Dhabi because they can earn far more, NHS consultants have said as they took to picket lines. Consultant gynaecologist Tracy Jackson, who ...

20 Jul 2023 at 12:09

More than 100,000 appointments cancelled due to latest strike by junior doctors

More than 100,000 hospital appointments and procedures in England were cancelled due to the latest strike by junior doctors, figures show. Some 101,977 inpatient and outpatient appointments had to be rescheduled as a ...

19 Jul 2023 at 21:56

Membership of BMA reaches record high amid pay dispute

Membership of the British Medical Association has reached a record high amid its ongoing dispute with the government over pay, it has been announced. The BMA said its membership stands at 190,366, up by more than 25,...

19 Jul 2023 at 18:29

More than 67,000 hospital appointments cancelled due to strike by consultants

More than 67,000 hospital appointments and procedures in England were cancelled due to the recent strike by consultants, figures show. Some 65,557 inpatient and outpatient appointments had to be rescheduled as a ...

24 Jul 2023 at 19:33

Junior doctors in England to stage five-day strike in July

Junior doctors in England are to stage a five-day strike next month in a dramatic escalation of their dispute with the Government over pay and staffing. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) will ...

23 Jun 2023 at 16:10

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