The Story Why are the doctors striking?
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Jul 23, 2025 
Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor at The Times, dives into the heart of the resident doctors' strike. She explores the escalating tensions between the NHS and the government, emphasizing the economic struggles faced by these essential workers. Hayward sheds light on the disparity in pay, the push for reforms, and how political maneuvering could reshape strike regulations. With over 50,000 doctors involved, she discusses the potential impact on patient care and the healthcare system at large. Don't miss her insights on the future of the NHS!
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Reasons Behind Doctor Strikes
- Resident doctors are striking because the offered 22% pay rise is deemed insufficient.
- They want a larger increase to restore pay to a 2008 real-terms level.
NHS Strike Impact and New Strategy
- NHS strikes are damaging with 1.5 million cancellations and some deaths linked.
- New NHS CEO demands maintaining care and cancelling as few operations as possible during strikes.
Resident Doctors' Pay Realities
- Resident doctors’ real pay declined by up to 21% since 2008 using RPI inflation.
- Pay rises recently given are the largest in public sector but BMA seeks full restoration.