Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Summary
Consultant doctors in England plan a two-day strike starting on 25 November over pay and pensions. They will provide emergency cover only, after talks between the British Medical Association and the government failed to prevent the walkout.Key Facts
- The strike is scheduled to begin at 06:59 GMT on 25 November and last two days.
- Consultants will provide emergency cover during the strike.
- In a ballot earlier this year, 76% of participating consultants voted for strike action; turnout was just above the 50% threshold.
- Consultants received a 3.5% pay increase this year.
- The BMA says consultants’ pay has fallen by a quarter over 17 years after accounting for inflation.
- Basic consultant pay ranges from £113,500 to £150,500, while the government says average total pay exceeds £150,000.
- Health Secretary Yvette Cooper called the announced strike dates disappointing and said action would put more pressure on the health service.
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