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Government response to the 48th report of the DDRB
21 July 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
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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