But he pledged to do “everything I can” to avert the possibility of strike action after junior doctors in Scotland voted in favour of their first national walkout over pay. It could see junior doctors begin preparations for a 72-hour walkout, with dates to be confirmed, if a “credible” offer is not submitted. “Junior doctors, like many others in the health service, have suffered through some of the most challenging years the NHS has ever seen. “They have seen their workload increase as conditions worsen, and their concerns have been falling on deaf ears for years. “Mr Matheson has an opportunity to fix the issues left by his predecessor and actually work with doctors to make our NHS stronger.”

Source: The Times May 07, 2023 13:27 UTC