Doctors warn of disruptive strikes

RESIDENT doctors have warned they could launch co-ordinated industrial action with consultants and specialist doctors, if the groups vote to strike, in a move that would be “immensely disruptive for patient care”.

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The physicians formerly known as junior doctors are being balloted in England for strike action that could last for six months by the British Medical Association (BMA) following criticism of the Government's recent pay rise offer of an average 5.4% rise for resident doctors.

The threat of co-ordinated action comes after Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged doctors to vote against striking, with polling suggesting almost half of the British public are opposed to the proposed walkouts.