Industrial action support and guidance

This web section provides up-to-date information to support your organisation with planning for any potential industrial action.

NHS Employers is part of the newly established tripartite national executive steering groups involving colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. These groups will meet regularly to co-ordinate the national response to industrial action.

These web pages will be updated regularly with key information and resources.

Guidance

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Industrial action guidance, resources and FAQs

Latest guidance and supporting FAQs to help employers with industrial relations good practice.

15 September 2023

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Supporting the health and wellbeing of NHS staff during industrial action

This page brings together key information and resources to support your staff during periods of industrial action.

23 November 2022

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Managing industrial action

A guide to assist NHS employers in England in managing the legal, practical and operational risks presented by the threat of industrial dispute.

13 December 2022

Key dates

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Confirmed industrial action strike days

This page details the confirmed national industrial action dates for health and transport staff in England.

29 May 2024

News

BMA's residents doctor members to be balloted

The BMA has announced that resident doctors in England will be balloted for strike action over pay.

6 May 2025

The Houses of Parliament.

Update on the employment rights bill passage through parliament

Details of the government's response to each of the recent employment rights bill consultations including next steps.

5 March 2025

The Houses of Parliament.

Consultations on aspects of the Employment Rights Bill

Details of consultations and how to have your say on aspects of the employment rights bill.

7 November 2024

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Doctors in training vote to accept the government’s pay offer

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that its doctors in training members have voted in favour of the government’s offer.

17 September 2024

The Houses of Parliament.

Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 to be repealed

Details of the government's intention to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

6 August 2024

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Pay offer for doctors and dentists in training

The British Medical Association (BMA) has agreed to put the government's offer to its members.

29 July 2024

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