Health
Did most resident doctors vote to strike?
Of those voting, 90% supported strike action. But turnout was just over 55%, so many of those eligible didn’t vote at all. Read
Analysis
Resident Doctors
Who are resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) and what do they do? Explore fact checks on NHS junior doctors in England and the UK — pay, strikes, training, and more.
Health
Resident doctors’ pay: how much do they earn and what is the BMA calling for?
Resident (formerly “junior”) doctors are striking in April. We explain how much different types of resident doctor get paid, and what their union has called for. Read
Analysis
Health
What is a junior doctor?
Junior doctors make up almost half of all doctors in hospitals in England, and can have up to ten years of practical medical experience. Read
Analysis
Health
The new junior doctors’ contract and their reaction
We’ve looked into some of the elements included in the new junior doctors’ contract, including pay and working hours, and the junior doctors’ response. Read
Analysis
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