Doctors are suspending operations due to strikes and BMA demands

• The strike of doctors has led to the suspension of important cancer treatment operations.
• The BMA doctors' union demands a 29% pay increase, but the government is proposing only 5.4%.
• The decrease in public support for the strikes among the population to 34% indicates a shift in opinion regarding the protest actions.

During the doctors' strike, which has been ongoing since July 25, critical cancer treatment operations have been suspended. The BMA doctors' union is demanding higher tariffs for medical services, which remain stagnant, to help support patients. According to the information, NHS England has made 58 requests to the BMA regarding the reinstatement of doctors to work, but 18 of them were denied. Many doctors, including residents, do not support the strikes, and their participation has decreased compared to previous protest actions.

The head of NHS England, Jim Mackey, stated that earlier strikes had caused harm to patients due to the diversion of attention to urgent care. The BMA has called on doctors to demand a 29% pay increase, while the government is planning to propose an increase of only 5.4%.

At the same time, there is a noticeable decrease in public support for the strikes among the population. According to the results of the survey, 52% of the public oppose the strikes, while only 34% support them. Doctors who remain on strike face the risk of losing their licenses, which may affect their mandatory training days. The situation remains tense, and both sides do not demonstrate readiness for compromise.

Tags: Europe/Politics