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BMA calls off junior doctor strike threats
The British Medical Association (BMA) junior doctors’ committee has called off the threat of future industrial action, but has maintained it plans to ‘re-engage’ with the government over the new contract.
The announcement means the BMA will have to re-ballot members before any future industrial action can take place. It comes weeks after juniors' leader Dr Ellen McCourt resigned from her post.
The BMA has now said it will work with Health Education England and NHS Employers, as well as the government.
Dr Peter Campbell, acting chairman of the junior doctors' committee, said he wanted to work on ensuring a ‘fair approach to weekend pay’ and ‘the safety of patients and doctors under the new contract’.
A BMA spokesman added: "The BMA believes the best way forward for junior doctors, patients and the NHS is to closely monitor the implementation of the contract, and to work with the government and NHS employers to address any issues and concerns highlighted during this
process.
"In this way, we can hold both the government and NHS employers to their commitments on safe working, high-quality training and the promise to address wider morale and workforce issues."
A Department of Health spokeswoman responded: "It's welcome news for patients that the BMA has now completely called off industrial action.
"The NHS is getting on with the job of implementing this contract and we are determined to make sure junior doctors are supported during this process."
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