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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

NHS Workforce Update

29 July 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has offered an average pay uplift of 22.3% over two years for doctors and dentists in training.
  • Base salaries will increase to 36,600 for foundation trainees and 49,900 for specialty trainees.
  • The offer includes changes to the DDRB's approach on future pay considerations and improvements to exception reporting processes.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the formal pay offer made by the government to the British Medical Association's Junior Doctors Committee for doctors and dentists in training.

Action requested

The government has offered an average pay uplift of 22.3% over two years, with base salaries increasing to £36,600 for foundation trainees and £49,900 for specialty trainees. The offer includes changes to the approach of the DDRB on future pay considerations, improvements to exception reporting processes, and a reform of the training system. If accepted, this will end the current trade dispute.

Key facts

  • Offer made by Wes Streeting as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on 29 July 2024.
  • Pay uplift average of 22.3% over two years for doctors and dentists in training.
  • Base salary increase to £36,600 for foundation trainees from around £32,400.
  • Base salary increase to £49,900 for specialty trainees from around £43,900.
  • DDRB approach change on pay considerations from 2025-26 onwards.
  • Improvement and reform of the current exception reporting process and training system.
  • BMA will recommend members accept this offer if accepted.
  • Trade dispute with doctors and dentists in training to end if offer is accepted.
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