Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a new government deal on pay and jobs, bringing an end to strike action that has cost the NHS £1bn since last summer. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced that 53% of eligible members voted in favor of the package, with a turnout of 57%, totaling 32,932 doctors.
Key Takeaways
Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a government offer on pay and jobs, ending strike action that has cost the NHS £1bn since last summer. The package includes an average 6.6% pay uplift by April 2027 and 4,500 extra specialty training places.
- Resident doctors vote 53% to accept government deal
- Strike action ends after costing NHS £1bn
- Pay increase of 6.6% by April 2027
- Additional 4,500 specialty training places over three years
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Increase | Broad Agreement | 6.6% average pay uplift by April 2027 | |
| Specialty Training Places | Broad Agreement | 4,500 extra specialty training places over three years | |
| Vote Percentage | Broad Agreement | 53% of eligible members voted in favor | |
| Turnout Percentage | Broad Agreement | Turnout was 57%, with 32,932 doctors voting |
Pay Increase
Broad Agreement6.6% average pay uplift by April 2027
Specialty Training Places
Broad Agreement4,500 extra specialty training places over three years
Vote Percentage
Broad Agreement53% of eligible members voted in favor
Turnout Percentage
Broad AgreementTurnout was 57%, with 32,932 doctors voting
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The deal includes standard 2016 resident doctor contract terms for all locally employed medics and an average pay uplift of 6.6% to be fully implemented by April 2027. Additionally, there will be 4,500 extra specialty training places over three years. This means resident doctor pay will be 35.2% higher on average compared with four years ago.
Dr Jack Fletcher, chair of the BMA’s resident doctors committee (RDC), stated that the current offer is sufficient to continue pay restoration and address job shortages in the NHS. The first strike by resident doctors began on March 13, 2023, with thousands set to stage a four-day walkout this month before the offer was made.
Health Secretary James Murray welcomed the agreement, stating it allows all parties to focus on rebuilding the health service. He noted that resident doctors will benefit from a new pay structure and better career progression opportunities. Dean Royles, interim chief executive of NHS Employers, also expressed relief that a resolution has been found.
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