Junior doctors set to hold more strikes

[Northerner]

Junior doctors are to take part in three more strikes and launch a judicial review as part of their fight against the government's decision to impose a new contract in England.

The government condemned the announcement by the British Medical Association, which comes two weeks after ministers said they would force the changes on doctors from the summer.

Ministers say the contract will improve services, and strikes are unnecessary.

The BMA says the contract is unfair.

The latest move marks a further escalation in the long-running dispute, which is fast becoming the most bitter breakdown in relations between the government and medical profession since the NHS was created.

The three strikes in March and April will each last 48 hours, although emergency cover will be provided.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35644659

 

[trophywench]

Like I said elsewhere earlier - the NHS Employers - the Lay Admin - are a million miles away from the people delivering the damn service and taking MORE flack from MORE people (ie patients) every working day of their lives - than any Admin bod will EVER need to handle for the simple reason that they are not constantly face to face with the Public. That requires bloody good people skills and it's PERFECTLY clear that 'the Management' have NONE. You CANNOT run a successful business of ANY kind without bloody good 'people skills'.