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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Ng

Resident doctors start receiving ballots for strike action

Resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, picket outside Guys and St Thomas Hospital in London on a previous strike in 2024 - (EPA)

Resident doctors in England are being balloted for further strike action after criticising the Government’s latest pay offer.

Ballots began arriving on Tuesday, following the Government’s announcement last week of a 4 per cent pay rise for most doctors, with resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, receiving an additional £750.

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