NHS Confederation responds to data showing less planned activity cancelled for latest resident doctor strike

Responding to NHSE data showing that less planned activity was cancelled by the NHS over the most recent  five-day resident doctor strikes compared to last year’s, Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, said:

“NHS leaders and their teams have worked incredibly hard to maintain levels of planned activity over the most recent strike period. This result is a testament to their careful planning, and their commitment to patients and tackling the elective waiting list in line with the government’s priorities.

“However, this will be of no comfort to those patients whose appointments, procedures and operations were cancelled as a result of the resident doctors strike last week.

“We urge the BMA to focus on discussions on non-pay measures, rather than planning more strikes.”