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NHS Consultant Workforce Update

15 April 2024

Proposing MP
Victoria Atkins Con
Louth and Horncastle
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Criminal Justice confirms the implementation of an offer made on March 5th to NHS consultant workforce in England.

Action Requested

The Government will implement a revised offer accepted by consultants which reforms their pay structure, helps mitigate gender pay gaps, addresses matters raised by unions, and ends damaging strike action. The deal aims to improve patient care and focus efforts on reducing waiting times, with the overall list dropping by almost 200,000 in the last five months.

Key Facts

  • The revised offer was voted for overwhelmingly by consultant members at around 83%.
  • The core contract for consultants has not been updated for 20 years.
  • Changes to DDRB will address matters raised by BMA and HCSA.
  • Overall waiting list dropped by almost 200,000 in the last five months.
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