Resident doctors in England will hold a five-day strike from 25–30 July as 90% back industrial action over pay. The BMA is calling for a 29% wage rise, citing a 20% drop in real earnings since 2008. The striking could lead to over 200,000 cancelled NHS appointments, heightening pressures on hospitals.
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NHS England is set for a drastic reshaping, cutting 50% of its central workforce to reduce bureaucracy and allocate more resources to frontline healthcare. The overhaul follows a wave of leadership departures and a shift in control to the Department of Health, aiming for over £100 million in savings annually. There are concerns about potential impacts on staff morale and service delivery.
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