The NHS in England has faced more than eight months of industrial action so far, with many healthcare professionals including nurses, junior doctors, consultants, and physiotherapists staging walkouts repeatedly over pay. During almost nine months of action, our hard working staff have done all they can to keep patients safe while tackling a record backlog, but there is no doubt this cumulative impact is posing a huge challenge for the health service. ”Consultants also began industrial action over pay in July, and are set to walk out again on 24-25 August