Why Doctors are Striking in the UK - A Doctor's Perspective

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Let's discuss one of the most pressing issues in the UK today - the ongoing junior doctor strikes. This episode is inspired by a lively debate I had during a recent trek with a gentleman who was curious about the reasons behind these strikes. As a junior doctor myself, I found it essential to use my platform to dispel some common misunderstandings and shed light on why 98% of junior doctors are joining the strike.
In this video, I provide a first-hand account of what it's like to be a junior doctor in the NHS, addressing the misconception that doctors are just trainees earning a "decent wage". I outline the exhaustive journey it takes to become a consultant, with 7-9 years of training following a 2-year foundation program, on top of a 5-year medical school course. Moreover, I highlight the startling reality of a 28% pay cut experienced by junior doctors in the last decade.
I'm here to clarify the critical distinction between a "junior doctor" and a "trainee". Despite the title, a junior doctor can be any non-specialist or consultant, regardless of age or training status. This pay issue doesn't merely affect newly graduated doctors but rather, a vast section of the medical community.
Beyond the personal perspective, I take a critical look at the national health care system, including the planned tripling of Physician Assistants (PAs) and ANPs, who enjoy higher wages despite not having attended medical school. By drawing comparisons, I strive to highlight the glaring pay disparity and its potential implications for the future of medical staffing in the UK.
Remember, this fight is not about entitlement, but about respect, recognition, and fair compensation for our dedication and invaluable contributions. Through real-world examples and comparisons, I hope to provide a clearer picture of why these strikes are happening, and why it's more critical than ever to support the junior doctors' fight for a fair wage.
⚡️Timestamps:
00:00 Argument with a fellow trekker
01:19 Intro
02:18 Who’s a “Junior Doctor”
02:46 Pay cuts
03:40 What are we asking for?
04:23 “But the Government doesn’t have the money to pay you more”
06:21 Final thoughts
07:21 Bloopers
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@NH-cq7fv 11 месяцев назад

Not only in England... But in India too, doctors are very underpaid.... This is the reason why i am doubting my decision to become a doctor

@ToastieBRRRN 11 месяцев назад

It's a vicious cycle. A lot of British doctors go to the US for better pay and in turn a lot of Indian doctors come to the UK for better pay etc.

@Krishabh_Agrawal 11 месяцев назад

Compare other professions and then make a conclusion.

@Krishabh_Agrawal 11 месяцев назад

@@ToastieBRRRNand then they cry like b***** there too like he is doing.

@nirmalakumari4826 11 месяцев назад

In india jr doctors r slaves n private colleges charge crores of rs as fee

@yashrajpatil4616 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely i have paid in crores for mbbs itself but we get no money during internship and every they are just doubling seats and compromising quality of doctors

@booksforlife11 11 месяцев назад

i am very very very glad you returned doc....i am a med aspirant and this is the one thing that changed

@CosmosChill7649 9 месяцев назад

Most capitalist run countries do not train doctors and nurses they need, because they typically dont care about healthcare of their people, unlike socialist countries That is why healthcare costs are high and doctors demand high pay

@swsholdingeu 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Dr. A. As the younger-brother of a UCL-Imperial schooled Doctor 3 years from Consultant. She will actually likely be going to Australia by next year. Worst thing is, she feels some sort of 'Bond' with NHS because the NHS has superb high "brains trust" or in-house know how. She is salaried at £38,000 and yet works 50hrs p/w. Many years in A&E. Unfortunately she and 1000s others will go to AUS. I suggested USA since you become a Millionaire, but she has a strong hatred of the U.S Medical system. The way you explained this is so clear, so rational. It's sort of scary that the grown-up adults of this country can't understand this. I'm a Public Policy and Diplomacy student, and I tell you if a Govt doesn't care about its health system, there is clearly a problem which is long-term. The UK will soon decline sharply, and its a shame as the macro stats of UK are strong; it's just the governance has gone down such a level. Terrible. As you said BMA, which is the holy grail, is being attacked but the public. It's a head-banging issue not worth explaining tbh. I feel for you, and I hope you get the right value for your work + your ethics and all the brain value you paid for yourself. p.s. LOL at the BMA chairman; is that a mini dream of all DRs/MDs? All the best, Bob.

@TM-ch3hl 7 месяцев назад

the 38,000 a year is what she is salaried right? for a full time 37.5 hrs contract? so if she is working 10 plus hours overtime a week she is making much more than 38,000 a year right?

@lovechineseforever9434 5 месяцев назад

AUSTRALIAN DOCTORS ARE WAY BETTER THAN THE BRITS IN EVERY WAY

@shakibshyon5801 11 месяцев назад

Kind of the same thing is happening here in BD. And the situation regarding safe workplaces for doctors is getting worse.😢😢

@IK-fg4gw 11 месяцев назад

Wait am confused .. so you saying post tax a doc gets £8 an hour. So if a junior doc works 40 hours a week (on avg) .. they only take £1280 home? (pre tax= £2240). If thats the case? How the hell they survive a month with just rents being around £400 to £600 for one room? And off course other bills too. Am i missing something. 😮

@Bringon-dw8dx 11 месяцев назад

My take home pay as a doctor is £1.7k ish a month (but I get extra for being in London). Rent is £800-1.2k for a single room in a house or flat share near my hospital. Let’s just say it’s a tight budget

@IK-fg4gw 11 месяцев назад

@@Bringon-dw8dx rents are higher in London though

@Bringon-dw8dx 11 месяцев назад

@@IK-fg4gw I know, I pay it

@IK-fg4gw 11 месяцев назад

@@Bringon-dw8dx I am thinking to take hospital accommodation in the beginning

@mikecook1537 10 месяцев назад

@@IK-fg4gwwhat about private work & locum?

@saheb_faizi 11 месяцев назад

Sir I am thinking of coming to the UK from India by writing Plab but now I am getting concerned after seeing these strikes. Is it a good choice?

@Krishabh_Agrawal 11 месяцев назад

These are temporary issues. It's not like if government don't increase their pay. They will move to other countries, who will take them? You can go there but just don't rant about India like him. We are a nation where majority of poor people with third class health depends on food given by government. Doctors are most respected people in our country. Doctors earn way more than 95% of population. If you want good pay migrate to other country but don't say that pay is less. Can you say the same in UK? In UK or US, are they earning more than 95% people.

@DoctorAmedicine 11 месяцев назад

Yes, still a good choice. Will discuss it in detail in the next video😀

@troyeakb6314 11 месяцев назад

Come to the UK for studying It's the best in the world After you finish your training leave to some European country or Canada or Australia for better pay and lifestyle!

@UtkarshxKaushik 11 месяцев назад

Go to Australia thats a better choice most of UK doctors are moving to Australia

@saumyajitbhaduri1083 11 месяцев назад

@@Krishabh_Agrawalyou saying doctors earning more than 95% of the population in India shows your knowledge. Please refrain from making such comments.

@joshijohnson4099 11 месяцев назад

What are bed sores? Is it dangerous sir?

@nicolad8822 11 месяцев назад

Look it up, you obviously have an internet device. I’m no medic, but yes they can be. It’s basically the skin breaking down and ulcerating, infection can get in and can lead to sepsis. Often seen in elderly patients left lying in one position for too long and not being kept clean.

@DrHumairaKaySath 10 месяцев назад

You are right

@tindrums 11 месяцев назад

Did you say Canada? That is a closed shop. You need a PR before you can apply for matching.

@adithyakaushik8069 11 месяцев назад

14 pounds per hour? How much do you guys make per month on an average as a 2nd year resident for example? (I'm a 2nd year resident in Germany and that's why I'm asking)

@taffyterrier 10 месяцев назад

£14 per hour and the rest.

@Anusha-rq6vc 4 месяца назад

Hey i m confused between Germany and uk... Can u tell me how it is in Germany for residency

@nockylogic 11 месяцев назад

is there also a corresponding internal brain drain of doctors in the NHS moving full time to the private sector?

@nicolad8822 11 месяцев назад

We do not really have a full service private hospital sector. (Maybe a couple in London with a bit more to them). They don’t have intensive care facilities, emergency departments. If a Doctor valued their reputation they would need to be in the NHS, that’s where the research and top level treatments are happening. Private hospitals only do routine surgeries and consultations, if you are having a hip replacement and say have a heart attack on the table, you will be transferred to an NHS hospital.

@cutedoc3 11 месяцев назад

Hey Dr A, have you given Plab or Royal college exams? I’m an old grad (2015 pass out )and would like to move to the UK.

@tlaw192 9 месяцев назад

£29k to start on is better than other professions. If you look at engineers and architects, they also deal with risk every day (no one wants a building/structure to collapse), do overtime, work long hours, long profession 7 years minimum, heavy debt, and are paid less in private sector. There is no money in the public sector. Tax payers continue to pay tax which increases every year, but are not seeing any improvements but a system going downhill. We all want a fair wage. I am not saying doctors are paid enough, they are underpaid. But many of my doctor friends go on holiday overseas at least once a year, travel around UK doing day trips, and eat out once a week at least...this kind of lifestyle is better than many others actually. I pity visa holders most for paying IHS and tax...some are paying more than they actually will ever use. It's more affordable to pay one-off in private for them if they are generally healthy.

@taffyterrier 6 месяцев назад

NHS doctors are among the highest paid in Europe but provide one of the worst services in Europe. British taxpayers are getting poor value for money.

@bishopscore 11 месяцев назад

My heart is boiling listening to this. Ridiculous. I agree with your strike.

@taffyterrier 11 месяцев назад

Doctors are overpaid.

@mikecook1537 10 месяцев назад

Luckily you don't need any treatment. What about the people getting more unwell due to strikes?

@kp05971 10 месяцев назад

@@mikecook1537 funny how no one cares about the doctors health lol.

@mikecook1537 10 месяцев назад

@@kp05971 ok this is pointless for 1 single reason NHS staff have a choice about their career path Patients don't have a choice about requiring treatment

@kp05971 10 месяцев назад

@@mikecook1537 well that one single reason plays a crucial role dont u think? For a doctor to treat their patients properly its important for them to be healthy physically and mentally too. you are right, we have a choice to leave, imagine if everyone really starts leaving. can u imagine a world without doctors? all we are asking for is a little more credit for the amount of work we put in. not sure why people are making this a huge deal are we not humans??

@namithranjith6950 11 месяцев назад

Did you strike? Or go in?

@mikecook1537 10 месяцев назад

Can junior doctors also take on private work? Yes or no?

@thebadguy4206 9 месяцев назад

No. Only consultants can take on private work, and nearly all of them do private work (especially surgeons & aneasthetist) on top of their contracted hours - A HUGE income increase compared to when they were junior doctors, this is when they start making 6 figure salaries. Junior doctors can do locum work (paid a bit more), which is like agency work within the NHS but they cannot progress into specialist and consultants from this role. It's a double edgeed sword really. Hope that helps.

@pranavnair5816 11 месяцев назад

Hello doc ,please upload a video on plab/ukmla pathway and your personal opinions and experience you faced ... Medico from the state of Karnataka

@zaidqidwai6865 11 месяцев назад

Hey doc, i was wondering why did you choose uk for your residency and not usa, because in one video of yours you told you were preparing for MLE's but ended up not giving it. What were the specific reasons that made you choose uk over usa or any other country as a matter of fact. It would be great if you make video on this. PEACE

@taffyterrier 11 месяцев назад

Not clever enough for USA.

@nicolad8822 11 месяцев назад

I would guess the immigration process and acceptance of qualifications and training is easier for the UK? The NHS is very used to Indian educated Doctors.

@The_Muffin101 6 месяцев назад

He's made an entire video about that so go watch it

@TT-fn1xb 11 месяцев назад

I completely support the doctors' strike. Being paid £14 an hour to save lives is ridiculous. Bus drivers earn more, train drivers earn more. This is not about competing with other professions, I'm just trying to put their pay into perspective. I wish you well in your fight. The government has money to spend. It's just that they don't want to spend it on doctors. Even a 35% increase only amounts to about £19 an hour. That's ridiculous. Good luck.

@mikecook1537 10 месяцев назад

"only" how much more taxation would that equate to?

@taffyterrier 10 месяцев назад

Doctors are overpaid.

@TM-ch3hl 7 месяцев назад

I think in reality there are very very few doctors being paid that much, and even the ones that are, they are brand new newly qualified doctors whose salary will increase markedly after the 1st year, and then 2nd etc.

@taffyterrier 6 месяцев назад

Excellent basic hourly rate of pay for a first year medical graduate trainee with limited practical experience taking their first tentative steps to learn the trade under strict supervision and guidance.

@saptarshibhattacharya 11 месяцев назад

Sir, I am a NEET UG 2025 aspirant from India. Sir, You are my greatest inspiration to me. I want to become a good doctor like you and serve for humanity throughout life. Sir, as my senior plz wish me so that I can do well in the exam. Sir, and also plz give me some valuable advice for NEET Aspirant. Sir, a huge respect to you sir.

@Aman736hhgw 11 месяцев назад

Ncert padho

@saptarshibhattacharya 11 месяцев назад

@@Aman736hhgw Thanks so much sir

@manosai8724 9 месяцев назад

@@Aman736hhgw😂

@akashgarg5224 7 месяцев назад

@@Aman736hhgw😂😂😂 yes that's the best advice

@gknkrnkjgjugjrgjrng 6 месяцев назад

shawtup@@saptarshibhattacharya

@poojasingh99999 10 месяцев назад

Doctor will get pay based on how much income their patient have and can spend on health care. UK government charge NI and tax and doctor is paid from this income taken from people income. Doctor is important profession but other profession are also important. Doctor should not expect more than other profession.

@kasu5937 11 месяцев назад

How to become a physician assistant/associate sir will you please elaborate....i want to work as a physician assistant....I am currently working as MO in India...

@SeanMcIntyreBiker 11 месяцев назад

The beauty of a free country. If you are not happy with the conditions then change jobs? work in the private sector if not happy with the NHS.

@taffyterrier 11 месяцев назад

Dumbed down doctors rejected by the private sector will go on strike and issue empty threats to fool the gullible British public that other countries would employ them if their unreasonable demands are not met - it’s time to call their bluff.

@f9oeks965 10 месяцев назад

you think it's easy to change jobs after a decade of working. and you think it's easy to move to the private sector?

@Dookie69uk 11 месяцев назад

It is the government, when has the government ever made decisions that make sense? If they did they wouldn't be it government.

@manojr611 11 месяцев назад

Pls make video on your plab journy...

@keerthilashgowda3201 10 месяцев назад

Atleast england will agree for our demands but in india bro more complicated 😂😂

@Apurvanotfound 11 месяцев назад

At 1:11 the questioner knew, he fuck€d up

@bishalrokamagar263 10 месяцев назад

Yeh wrong no. Hai … fight for everyone not only for you … every person working with are affected…. You are doing for self … and they don’t give a shit if you are alone.

@carolined5923 11 месяцев назад

When I see how much football professionals earn comparing to doctors its just wrong, I support doctors getting good wages but not the ones who are useless and lazy like at my practice. He is not Indian nor English. How he got through I will never know he is a GP just taking a wage

@taffyterrier 11 месяцев назад

Probably one of the new breed of dumbed down British “trained” doctors.

@svvardhan1997 11 месяцев назад

Every where u go india are there even in uk too the competition is between indian vs indian vs indian born uk vs rest of uk and other countries Irritation is indians we cant support each other anyway as we unsual egos

@Ran_Do 11 месяцев назад

Bruh moment

@The_Muffin101 6 месяцев назад

Postgrads from Pakistan : Wait, you guys are getting paid more than $250 a month? 💀

@ranvrr 11 месяцев назад

Meanwhile India 🗿🗿

@Andy-kb4he 11 месяцев назад

I am eager to engage in a thorough and in-depth private conversation on this topic. Please let me know if you are interested.

@grrr497 7 месяцев назад

PG trainees from Bangladesh - wait you guys are getting paid 😮😮😮

@lynnhickinbotham3784 9 месяцев назад

I support the doctors strike

@taffyterrier 6 месяцев назад

Doctors are overpaid.

@tonyrantnrave6854 11 месяцев назад

Never ever vote tory!!!!!!!!

@Uno-1968 9 месяцев назад

Pure Greed

@ernestparker7261 9 месяцев назад

Come to America 🇺🇸. Nurses and Drs. get paid well here.

@taffyterrier 6 месяцев назад

No taxpayer funded, gold plated, index linked pension to retire on at 55.

@MOHITSINGH-pv7vw 3 месяца назад

get paid well by making most population unable to afford basic healthcare and formalised corruption of insurance lobby

@zerozerobaz 11 месяцев назад

Instead of you focusing on why Dr's should get paid more your focusing on Physician Associates (PA) . Before they came on the scene Dr's still were not getting paid enough. PAs are paid under a different contact:the agenda for change, the Dr's contract is the problem which needs to be changed by the Government. That's where you should focus your energy on.

@taffyterrier 11 месяцев назад

Doctors are overpaid.

@brucemitchell4895 5 месяцев назад

Just get back to work, or leave.

@jyotirmoybanik7012 11 месяцев назад

They will do what India is doing😜

@MTN1234- 10 месяцев назад

STOP moaning, and move where you are better treated and respected.

@taffyterrier 10 месяцев назад

No other country is dumb enough to employ him.

@rohanch07 9 месяцев назад

Doctors being greedy? Tell me something that's new. Doctors should be in the profession to serve the humanity and not to make millions. Salaries should be cut even further and the money saved should be used to expand staff and nursing. Peace.

@DoctorAmedicine 9 месяцев назад

I'm a doctor and I serve humanity. Will you please pay my mortgage and bills?

@rohanch07 9 месяцев назад

@@DoctorAmedicine If you overspent on your house then downsize, duh? Why should the exchequer be burdened for bad money management of individuals? There is rampant drug abuse and homelessness, the money should be better spent on those more urgent problems.

@fru1tz643 9 месяцев назад

⁠⁠@@rohanch07tera baap muft me kaam karta hai kya?

@rohanch07 9 месяцев назад

@@fru1tz643 Whats that Unga bunga?

@DoctorAmedicine 9 месяцев назад

It's dumpster logic to expect someone to go to med school and spend hundreds of thousands on fees, then do residency for 3-7 years and then to sustain themselves on the goodwill and claps from the patients they serve.

@user-ye8fu1pc2y 11 месяцев назад

Oh dear, another aspiring celebrity doctor. I'm astonished at the greed on display by doctors right now.

@marktan3327 11 месяцев назад

im astonished by your ignorance. the average taxpayer will continue to pay for managerial politics unless invested human capital is retained. go read a book on supply and demand

@taffyterrier 11 месяцев назад

@@marktan3327 Doctors are overpaid.

@marktan3327 11 месяцев назад

@@taffyterrier go bot somewhere else thnx

@taffyterrier 6 месяцев назад

@@marktan3327 Doctors are overpaid.

@lovechineseforever9434 11 месяцев назад

NO CHINESE MONEY LOL