NHS Consultants Accept Government Pay Deal, Ending Year-Long Strike

The agreement, which includes significant pay rises and contract reforms, marks the end of a dispute that has significantly impacted NHS services.

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.