"The British Medical Association blamed the government for its decision to undertake its longest stoppage so far, from 7am on Tuesday 7 April to 6.59 on Monday 13 April."
"NHS leaders warned the strike would cost the health service an estimated 300m, lead to appointments being cancelled, and force patients to wait longer for tests, treatment and surgery."
"The key issue was about how quickly doctors move through the NHS pay system, earning more as they do so known as pay progression or nodal point reform."
"Resident doctors would have earned about 700m in total over the next three years if the deal had been agreed."
Resident doctors in England are set to strike for six days after rejecting the government's final pay offer, which the British Medical Association claims is insufficient. This strike, scheduled from April 7 to April 13, will be the 15th industrial action in their campaign for full pay restoration. NHS leaders estimate the strike will cost the health service around 300 million, leading to appointment cancellations and longer patient wait times. Key issues include pay progression and the speed at which doctors can advance in the NHS pay system.
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