Nurses ‘essential’ but we ‘won’t miss’ GPs: readers react to NHS strikes:
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NHS Strike Debate Intensifies Over Pay and StaffingNurses overwhelmingly reject a 3.6% pay rise; doctors urge government action to prevent escalating NHS disputes.
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- The Royal College of Nursing is preparing for industrial action after 91% of members rejected the pay offer.
- GPs have communicated to ministers the need for government intervention to avoid future disputes across the NHS.
- Public commentary highlights nurses’ significant workload increases and longstanding underpayment, especially in mental health roles.
- Criticism of GPs focuses on their salaries and limited patient access, while nurses are widely seen as indispensable.
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