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

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Payslips to highlight industrial action pay deductions

As a result of industrial action activity, the NHS Electronic Staff Record has shared updated messaging on pay deduction.

28 February 2023

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.

4 March 2024

News

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Consultants vote in favour of the new government pay deal

A revised offer that trade unions representing consultant doctors in England agreed to put to their members, has now been accepted.

5 April 2024

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BMA junior doctors have extended their mandate to strike

The BMA has announced the results of its latest re-ballot of junior doctors to extend its mandate for strike action.

20 March 2024

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NHS Employers responds to the new consultant offer

Danny Mortimer responds to the new consultant offer

5 March 2024

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SAS doctors vote against the government’s pay offer

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that its specialty and specialist (SAS) doctors have voted against the offer.

1 March 2024

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NHS Employers responds to BMA letter on junior doctor strike mandate

Danny Mortimer has written back to British Medical Association (BMA) council chair Professor Phil Banfield.

10 February 2024

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Junior doctors announce latest strike days

The BMA Junior Doctors Committee and HCSA announce industrial action dates for February.

9 February 2024

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