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NHS leaders have expressed their displeasure with the British Medical Association’s firm stance in denying emergency appeals for striking doctors in England to resume work. The NHS has a system called ‘derogation’ in place, allowing the organization to ask resident doctors participating in a five-day walkout to return to work in critical situations where patient safety is compromised.
During this current strike, 18 derogation requests made by hospitals have been turned down, whereas nine have been accepted as of Sunday evening. The BMA defended its decision by stating that while they are prepared to assist in emergencies, insufficient planning and the insistence on continuing non-urgent care during the strike have strained staffing levels.
NHS England criticized the doctors’ union for endangering safety, condemning a remote BMA panel for second-guessing doctors in the field trying to care for patients. The organization expressed particular concern over the rejection of several derogation requests related to cancer care and highlighted delays in the BMA’s decision-making process.
The Royal College of Nursing is anticipated to demand a larger pay increase than the 3.6% currently offered, following dissatisfaction among members, who deemed the raise as unjust compared to that of doctors. The rejection of the pay award could lead to a formal strike ballot by the union later in the year. The ongoing strike by resident doctors is expected to continue until Wednesday at 07:00 BST
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