HE hard confrontation The distance between Britain’s main medical association and the government of Rishi Sunak is not over yet. Doctors started this friday new strike daywhich will last until Tuesday and its main purpose improve pay between medical assistants. The positions between the two sides are far from each other and it is unlikely that they will reach an agreement in the coming days, even though the powerful parties come together. coup the strikes continue National Health Service (NHS in English abbreviation) Severely tarnished the image of the executive.
Inpatient doctors demand 35% wage increase To compensate for the depreciation of their salaries since 2008. Something far from what has been suggested by the government so far: the last offer offered by Altar Considering an increase in mid-July 6%, plus a fixed annual supplement of £1,250 (approximately 1,500 Euros). The Prime Minister insists that he is following the recommendations of independent bodies created to advise the Government on the review of public employees’ remuneration and clearly states that: does not intend to make new offers.
exchange of blame
Secretary General of the Treasury, John Glenwas tasked with filing a criminal complaint against inpatient doctors this Friday. “A 35% salary increaseexactly what they want improbable. Clearly, it would send a completely false signal to the economy and the general public. inflationary pressures are the main priority “We’re asking the doctors,” the finance ministry’s number two name told Sky News. end the strikes and start taking care of the patient.”
representatives main unit country doctor, British Medical Association (BMA, in English abbreviation), accused the executive “manipulating” They regretted paying 1,000m euros of public money to cover costs incurred by independent organizations and strikes. “This £1,000 million is equivalent to the cost of a full wage return last October,” the union’s co-chairman, Robert Laurenson, told ITV. “This fight it doesn’t make sense anymore. dir-dir purely ideological From Rishi Sunak’s perspective, this has nothing to do with patient care, profitability or economic viability.”
waiting lists
The new protests came just a day after the report was published. time out On the NHS in England New Record since records began in 2007. 7.6 million people Those currently waiting to start their treatment in public health three million more than at the start of the epidemic. These data revealed Altarmaking the reduction of waiting times one of its works. main promises It presented an ambitious plan to strengthen the employment and training of health workers by 2030. But doctors’ unions insist they need short-term solutions.
This fifth time decided by resident doctors call strikes this year. Some strikes causing even greater delays in healthcare. According to the NHS, about 800,000 queries had to be deferred for now because of protests and predictably will exceed one million in this new call
” patients they endure worst part Ongoing strikes and new BMA protests across the NHS [el principal sindicato médico del país] they will succeed postpone further appointments and procedures“, the Minister of Health warned this week, Steve Barclay. The minister showed a willingness to “improve the working life of doctors” but rejected further pay raises as it would mean a change in the Executive’s health-related plans. reduce inflation7.9% in June.