BMA guidance

Resident doctors guide to industrial action in England

Find out more about industrial action as an NHS resident doctor in England.

Updated: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Junior doctor pay protest crowd July 2022

16th round of strike action announced

The Government has failed to deliver an improved offer on pay and jobs for resident doctors after weeks of talks. With progress stalled, we have no other option but to announce strike action.

Resident doctors in England will strike from 7am on 15 June until 6.59am on 19 June. 

That means we are asking resident doctors in England not to begin any shift that is due to start at any time from 7am on Monday 15 June until 6.59am on Friday 19 June. 

The Government has the power to stop this strike action by coming to the table with an improved offer on both pay and jobs. 

There will be further action in July if no progress is made.

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