Ministers urged to resolve NHS strikes that could cost ‘billions’

Ministers urged to resolve NHS strikes that could cost ‘billions’ The cost of the NHS strike action is “eye-watering” and could run into billions of pounds, a health boss has said as he urged ministers to resolve the row over pay.

Matthew Taylor, the chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents the healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said some NHS trusts were losing £500,000 for every day of industrial action. The Guardian

See also:

• Continued industrial action leaves the NHS adrift NS Confederation
• NHS England publishes data on latest junior doctors strike NHS England
• 'Pay restraint is having an impact on how patients receive care' Channel 4 News
• ‘Not just about pay’: NHS doctors say they are striking for future of profession The Guardian
• NHS strikes: What is happening to consultants' pay? Sky News