Doctor Strike: Manx Care 'expecting counter proposal'

Health body 'disappointed' with strike plans while negotiations underway

Manx Care is expecting to receive a counter proposal from the British Medical Association today (15 January).

In an updated statement, sent to Manx Radio, the health body says it considers itself to be in negotiation with the BMA to resolve the pay dispute. 

For the first time in history doctors on the Island will walk out from 7am on Wednesday, 22 January until 7am on Friday, 24 January.

The association says it’s because the health body has failed to produce a ‘credible pay offer’.

It had asked for a 12.6 per cent uplift. 

You can find out more here. 

In the statement, Manx Care says it is 'disappointed the union has have chosen to take strike action next week whilst it is in active negotiation.' 

"However, it is critical that Manx Care not only focuses on trying to resolve the dispute, but on finalising our planning for the industrial action days to ensure the impact to patients and service users is minimised."

"It would therefore be inappropriate for us to comment more extensively at this time."

Whilst it will not comment further on the ongoing negotiations Manx Care has previously said it will provide a update on services expected to be impacted by next week's action 'as soon as possible'.