Overview

• Senior NHS doctors in England have voted 83% in favor of accepting a new pay deal, bringing an end to a year-long strike that contributed to NHS delays.
• The pay deal includes up to £20,000 annual increase for senior doctors, with specific raises for those in middle bands and improvements in maternity leave options.
• The British Medical Association highlights the deal's inclusion of changes to the doctors' pay review body, aiming to restore its independence and address historical pay losses.
• While the consultant strike has ended, the junior doctors' dispute over pay continues, with further strikes planned.
• Government and NHS officials express relief at the resolution, emphasizing the deal's fairness and its positive impact on reducing NHS waiting lists.