Junior doctors in London strike over pay and conditions

The transcript discusses the significant pay cuts junior doctors have faced over the past 15 years, leading to a recruitment and retention crisis in the NHS. It highlights the impact on patient care, with millions on waiting lists. The government has failed to engage in meaningful negotiations, prompting strikes. Personal stories illustrate the broader impact, emphasizing the need for government action to resolve the crisis.

What percentage pay cut have junior doctors experienced over the last 15 years?

• 15%

• 26%

• 35%

• 40%

What is the main reason junior doctors are demanding full pay restoration?

• To improve patient care

• To match inflation rates

• To increase their workload

• To address recruitment and retention issues

How many times has the government met with junior doctors for negotiations?

• Not at all

• Three times

• Twice

• Once

What personal impact did the strikes have on the narrator?

• Lost job

• Cancelled vacation

• Postponed cancer checkup

• Missed family event

What is the narrator's view on the junior doctors' job performance?

• They are overpaid

• They do a fantastic job for modest pay

• They need more training

• They should work fewer hours