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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Government response to the 48th report of the DDRB

21 July 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Helen Whately Con Faversham and Mid Kent

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government accepts the DDRB's recommendations for a pay rise for doctors and dentists in the NHS.
  • A 2.8% general uplift for General Dental Practitioners is backdated to April 2020.
  • Five new medical schools will be opened by September to expand the domestic medical workforce.

Issue summary

The minister responds to the DDRB's 48th report recommending a pay rise for doctors and dentists in the NHS.

Action requested

The government accepts the DDRB’s recommendations in full, providing a real terms pay increase for Doctors and Dentists. This includes a 2.8% general uplift for General Dental Practitioners backdated to April 2020. The government also commits to opening five new medical schools by September to grow the domestic medical workforce.

Key facts

  • The DDRB report recognises the effort of clinical staff during the COVID-19 response.
  • A real terms pay increase is provided for Doctors and Dentists across the NHS.
  • Around a quarter of all public spending goes on pay, necessitating value for money considerations.
  • Investment in NHS includes clearing billions of pounds worth of debt for NHS Trusts.
  • The Chancellor increased the annual allowance taper thresholds by £90,000 from April 2020.
  • Five new medical schools will open to increase the number of available places by 25%.
  • By September, there will be an extra 1,500 medical students entering training each year.
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