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NHS Leaders Shift Focus Amid Upcoming Doctor Walkout

4/5/2026

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  • NHS leaders plan to reduce reliance on resident doctors ahead of a six-day walkout next week.
  • The British Medical Association (BMA) rejected a government pay offer up to 7.1%.
  • Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the action.
  • Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive of NHS England, proposed a stable workforce with overseas doctors and less-qualified roles.
  • Negotiations between the BMA and the government are ongoing.