Resident Doctors warn of future industrial action as the latest strike comes to an end
Resident doctors, formally known as junior doctors, are striking over a lack of jobs and pay.
Resident doctors are warning there could be future strike action if a deal with the government is not made.
The latest round of resident doctors walking out over jobs and pay came to an end at 7am.
Strike action went ahead after the BMA rejected the latest proposal by the government.
Dr Shivam Sharma, deputy chair of the BMA Resident Doctor's Committee walked out last week and joined collages on a picket line outside of St Thomas's hospital in central London.
He told us, more than anything, he wants to see more staff in the NHS.
"We are 40,000 doctors short compared to the EU average. That is at a at time when patients are waiting longer than ever for appointments. they're waiting over 12 hours in A and E when the wait time used to be less than 4.
"One doctor is doing the job of multiple doctors so what we are saying is we mist increase the staffing levels within the NHS so that patients can get the care they deserve.
"Improve staffing levels so that we can reduce waiting times. I see kids waiting over 2 years to be seen by a child psychiatrists and that is simply not acceptable.
He also told us he wants to see a further push to increase doctor's wages.
"We should continue on the journey to pay restoration. Instead the government is pushing for a real terms pay cut".
Health Secretary Wes Streeting told us that, whilst he is disappointed by the strike action, he is working hard to find a solution.
"Of course we want to see an end to this dispute. I've not closed the door to resident doctors and the BMA and I am not going to start now.
"When we come back in the new year, my door will be open, the table will be waiting and I will get back round the table with resident doctors and the BMA to see if we can find a better way forward in 2026".