Manx Care must 'value and listen' to doctors to address waiting lists says BMA

Union hopes the revised pay offer will serve as an opportunity to reset the relationship and improve the culture too

The British Medical Association says it is 'incredibly disappointing' that doctors on the Isle of Man felt strike action was their last resort.

Industrial action was called off with less than 24 hours' notice after Manx Care issued a revised eight percent pay offer.

The union is understood to have recommended its members accept the offer but warns that the Isle of Man Government must 'value and listen' to medics to address waiting lists.

Chair of the BMA Philip Banfield, says he is proud that doctors said 'enough is enough':

Health Minister Claire Christian spoke to Phil Gawne the announcing the strike action was being deferred: