NHS Confederation responds to government offer to resident doctors in England

Responding to the British Medical Association (BMA) announcing it will put a new offer from the government to its resident doctor members, Rory Deighton, acute and community care director at the NHS Confederation, said:

 “It is very pleasing that the BMA is considering this new offer from the government to end this long-running dispute and potentially avert hugely disruptive strikes next week. These strikes would come at the worst possible time, with rapidly rising flu levels putting huge strain on hospitals, and despite NHS leaders working incredibly hard to prepare, we are concerned it could put patient safety at risk. 

“These strikes are disproportionate given the generous pay rises resident doctors have already had. We would urge resident doctors to seriously consider this offer, which aims to address access to specialty training places and concerns over exam and membership fees.”