Resident doctors in England are set to begin another round of industrial action in their long-running dispute with the UK government over pay and working conditions.
The planned walkout will mark the 16th strike by resident doctors since the dispute began, further intensifying pressure on the National Health Service (NHS).
The doctors, represented by the British Medical Association (BMA), argue that their salaries have failed to keep pace with inflation over the past decade, resulting in significant real-term pay cuts.
Union leaders say many doctors are struggling with rising living costs, burnout, and staff shortages while continuing to work under intense pressure in hospitals across England.
The BMA has continued demanding what it describes as “pay restoration,” insisting that doctors’ wages should reflect years of inflation-related losses.
Meanwhile, the UK government maintains that its pay offers are fair and warns that prolonged industrial action could further disrupt healthcare services and patient care.
Hospitals and NHS trusts are reportedly preparing contingency plans to manage disruptions during the strike period, including postponing some appointments and non-emergency procedures.
Health officials have expressed concern that repeated strikes could worsen existing pressures on the NHS, which is already dealing with treatment backlogs and workforce shortages.
Despite ongoing negotiations between union representatives and government officials, no final agreement has yet been reached to resolve the dispute.
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