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40% of resident doctors in Wales are facing unemployment this summer
A recent survey* by the British Medical Association (BMA) in Wales reveals that 40% of resident doctors are concerned that they will be unemployed from August this year.
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Resident doctors say further strikes can be avoided if Wes Streeting comes to the table with a credible offer
"Resident doctors want this to have been their last strike. We are asking Mr Streeting to leave the political rhetoric behind and put the future of the NHS first. "He could have prevented strike ...
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Major survey shows scale of doctor unemployment crisis
Some 4,401 doctors were asked whether they have substantive employment or regular locum work from next month. Of the 1,062 ...
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BMA seeks deal on doctor unemployment as survey reveals half of resident doctors finishing foundation training have no job for next month
Half of resident doctors finishing foundation training say they have no job secured for next month, according to a major survey from the BMA – leading the doctors’ union to seek a deal on training ...
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GPs prepare to take collective action
From this week, GP partners can choose to take action on several fronts, including limiting patient consultations to the ...
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Guidance on collective action for GP partners in Northern Ireland
It remains paramount during any collective action you take that you continue to comply with your professional obligations ...
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Resident doctors ask for £4 per hour more, as BMA advertising campaign reveals they're paid less than their assistants
Press release from the BMA. National newspaper adverts by the BMA today lay bare the significant pay difference between a resident doctor and their non-medically qualified assistants.