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Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

In a ‘worst-case scenario’, industrial action in the NHS could be causing double the number of cancellations being reported, representatives say.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Tory Health Secretary confronted by junior doctor on live TV as 72-hour strike looms

The British Medical Association's junior doctors' committee co-chair Vivek Trivedi challenged the Tory minister after he suggested doctors were being unreasonable

Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023

Eight out of 10 adults support ban on advertising junk food to children

‘We deserve to have more control over the food and drink that’s available and marketed to us’

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

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Most adults support a ban on advertising unhealthy food to children – poll

The Obesity Health Alliance said it was deeply concerned about the growing problem of excess weight.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

UK doctors lured to Australia with ads promising £130,000 salary and days off to swim and surf

Job advert targets medics ‘sick of the NHS’, as it weathers strikes and all-time low pay satisfaction

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Junior doctors defend ‘plonker’ union leader for being on holiday during strike

Dr Robert Laurenson, co-chairman of the British Medical Association’s junior doctor committee, is attending a family friend’s wedding

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

'Everyone feels undervalued' as Nottingham doctors join huge 4-day strike action

Members of the British Medical Association BMA and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association HCSA are taking part in the strike action

Nottingham Post · Apr 11, 2023

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Junior doctors urged to start talks with Government after unions reach NHS pay deal

British Medical Association says union is open to negotiating ‘in good faith’ with ministers

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023

GP surgeries must give patients appointment slot first time they call to end 8am rush

Following a breakdown in talks with the British Medical Association, NHS England has imposed the strict new stipulation in contracts of employment for family doctors

Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2023

End of 8am rush for GP appointment as patients must now get slot FIRST time they call

NHS England has imposed the stipulation in a new contract of employment for family doctors after talks with the British Medical Association broke down

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023

More than 17,000 NHS consultants would vote to strike in ballot next month

The British Medical Association held a consultative ballot to find out if NHS consultants would be prepared to strike over pay and pensions. It will now proceed with a formal ballot next month

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

NHS consultants to be balloted over potential strike action

NHS consultants will be balloted for strike action over pay and pensions, the British Medical Association (BMA) have announced.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023

Hospital consultants to be balloted over possible strike action

The British Medical Association said that senior hospital doctors are ‘ready to strike’.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Junior doctors strike to go ahead after talks with Government fail

British Medical Association representatives branded talks with Health Secretary Steve Barclay ‘disappointing’

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

Steve Barclay to meet doctors in desperate attempt to avert huge NHS strike

The under-fire Health Secretary will hold a face-to-face meeting with the British Medical Association (BMA) - the first of any NHS trade union after the government opened talks with the Royal College of Nurses (RCN)

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023

Junior doctors to go on strike for three days in March over pay dispute

The British Medical Association says it has been 'left with no option but to proceed with this action' and has announced strike dates of March 13, 14 and 15

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023

Junior doctors to strike for 72 hours from March 13

Junior doctors will strike for 72 hours from March 13 over pay and conditions, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

We need to get around the table, says health minister as junior doctors announce 72-hour strike

Members of the British Medical Association will stage a 72-hour walkout in March

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Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

Thousands of junior doctors vote to go on strike next month in 72-hour walkout

Almost 37,000 votes were cast - with a massive 98% backing strike action. It is the largest ever turnout for a ballot of doctors by doctors' union the British Medical Association

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

Junior doctors in England to strike for 72 hours in March

Ten of thousands to take part in industrial action in escalation of row between NHS staff and government

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Ambulance workers’ strike goes ahead after government’s ‘reckless’ refusal to negotiate

Around 45,000 junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association in England have been balloted

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

Around 45,000 junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association in England have been balloted.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Junior doctor strike vote result expected as medics condemn ‘thoughtless’ Sunak

The British Medical Association has balloted around 45,000 of its members in England.

Liverpool Echo · Jan 21, 2023

Doctor describes 'warzone' hospitals where patients are 'nursed on the floor'

Latifa Patel warned there'll be nobody to perform C-sections if the NHS keeps losing staff

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Two in five GPs face verbal abuse on daily basis – poll

The Royal College of GPs described the survey findings as ‘deeply disturbing’.

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