UK NHS Strike: BMA Rejects Government Offer, Accuses Health Secretary of 'Scaremongering'

Описание: The British Medical Association (BMA) has rejected the government's offer to avert strikes, calling it 'poor'. Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned of potential NHS collapse due to flu surge and strikes, but the BMA accused him of scaremongering.
The BMA is demanding a 29% pay rise for its members and plans to strike for five days from December 17. They argue that the NHS is facing a year-round crisis, not just a winter one, and that senior doctors can cover for resident doctors during strikes.
However, NHS Providers and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges have raised concerns about the impact of strikes on patients, with flu cases at record levels. Public support for the strikes is low, according to a YouGov survey.
This video explores the ongoing dispute and the potential consequences for the NHS and patients.