Patients will wait longer for operations and care will get worse in the face of a looming pensions crisis for doctors, the British Medical Association has warned.
The doctors’ union claims new pension rules are forcing consultants to substantially reduce their hours or take early retirement.
The BMA has written to Chancellor Philip Hammond warning the regulations are creating a ‘perfect storm’ for the NHS with ‘serious consequences’ for patients.
Full Story: The Daily Mail, 25th April 2019