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Resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know 

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 16 December 2025 - Categories: NHS, Workforce
resident doctor strikes

There have been two periods of strike action this year by resident doctors (25-30 July and 14-19 November 2024. More strikes are planned in December. Here, we tell you everything you need to know about resident doctor strikes, including what …

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