steve barclay
Walkouts have been paused as union members are set to vote on the government offer.
The mass demonstration came ahead of a three-day walkout by junior doctors.
Hopes rise of potential breakthrough in long-running dispute.
Junior doctors in England are set to go on strike for 72 hours next month in a row over pay.
Sharon Graham accused the government of a “real abdication of responsibility” over its refusal to budge on pay.
The health secretary was asked why he is "unpopular" with health staff.
He will introduce new legislation to parliament on Tuesday to ensure “minimum safety levels” during industrial action.
"We can’t leave the Labour Party to have a long-term plan and we don’t," Edward Leigh said.
Health secretary Steve Barclay agreed to look at the proposal following crunch talks with unions.
Ambulance workers and nurses' strikes set to go ahead later this month after the government and unions fail to reach a pay agreement.