House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
NHS Workforce Update
05 March 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Victoria Atkins Con Louth and Horncastle
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At a glance
Key points
- The minister announces a revised formal offer to the BMA and HCSA to resolve ongoing negotiations.
- The revised offer includes reforms to the consultants' pay structure and the end of Local Clinical Excellence Awards.
- Both unions will recommend the updated offer for member vote in the coming weeks.
Issue summary
The minister announces a revised formal offer to the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA), aimed at resolving ongoing negotiations and preventing future strikes.
Action requested
The Government has made a revised offer that includes reforms to the consultants' pay structure, ending Local Clinical Excellence Awards (LCEAs), and changes to the DDRB operation. This updated offer will be recommended by both unions for member vote in the coming weeks.
Key facts
- The revised formal offer was made from 1st March 2024.
- Consultants' core contract has not been updated for 20 years.
- The offer includes enhanced shared parental leave and reduction of pay points to reach the top of the scale faster.
- An uplift is offered for consultants with 4 – 7 years of experience.
- LCEAs will be ended going forward.
- Changes will be enacted to DDRB's operation, including revisions to panel terms of reference.