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The NHS managed to keep more than 95% of planned elective activity going ahead during recent strike action by resident doctors, surpassing the 93% protected during action in July, new data reveals.

RESIDENT DOCTORS

BMA urges Streeting to 'put aside hostile rhetoric' and secure future jobs and pay

By Liz Wells 20 November 2025

The BMA is calling on health secretary Wes Streeting to put aside ‘hostile rhetoric’ and sit down with the union to secure future jobs and pay.

WORKFORCE

Gloucestershire phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Striking phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have been joined by senior union leaders and supporters to mark the longest-ever walkout by NHS employees, as they mark their 236th day of industrial action.

WORKFORCE

Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS chief says

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS England chief executive Sir James Mackey has said, as they continue their five-day action over pay and conditions.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Strikes could result in NHS cutting staff or services, health leaders warn

By Liz Wells 14 November 2025

The NHS may have to cut frontline staff or services due to the financial impact of further strikes on already squeezed budgets, health leaders warn.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Hospitals need to be realistic about planning for safe patient care during strikes, says BMA

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

Leaders at the BMA have written to NHS hospital chief executives, outlining how and when resident doctors could be called back into work during the forthcoming strikes.