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Renowned professor and IVF pioneer, Lord Robert Winston, has decided to resign from the British Medical Association (BMA) due to the upcoming strikes by resident doctors. These doctors, formerly referred to as junior doctors, are set to go on a five-day walkout from 25 July to 30 July as part of a dispute over their pay with the government. In an interview with The Times, Lord Winston, who is also a Labour peer and the host of BBC series Child of Our Time, expressed his concerns about the strike action and emphasized the potential negative impact it could have on people’s trust in the medical profession.
Having been a member of the BMA since 1964, Lord Winston spoke out against the strike, stating that he believes it is not the right time for such actions. He highlighted the struggles that the country is currently facing and stressed the importance of considering the vulnerability of patients in such situations. Despite resident doctors recently receiving a 5.4% pay rise for the current financial year, with a cumulative 22% increase over the past two years, the BMA argues that their wages are still significantly lower in real terms compared to 2008.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the planned strike, deeming it “unnecessary and unreasonable” and raising concerns about the impact it could have on the NHS. On the other hand, the BMA’s resident doctors committee co-chairs, Dr. Melissa Ryan and Dr. Ross Nieuwoudt, defended their decision to strike, citing the lack of a satisfactory offer to address the ongoing pay disparity issue. Lord Winston’s remarks align with the concerns voiced by doctors and patient groups regarding the challenges faced by the NHS in England in reducing wait times, which remains a critical priority for the healthcare system. He emphasized the importance of doctors recognizing their responsibility towards each patient, particularly during times of fear and pain
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