Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'

A West Midlands union committee co-chair says a narrative doctors are really well paid is not true.

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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.

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Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

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Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze

The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

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