NHS contracts in England to increase by 2.5%: discussions continue over contract changes
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- Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2020 07:46
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NHS contracts will be raised by 2.5 per cent in England. The uplift will be paid in November and backdated to 1 April. Foundation Dentist salaries will be updated by 2.8 per cent, as will Educational Supervisors’ grants. In addition the BDA says that discussions are on-going between the BDA and NHS England about how the contractual provisions might change.
England: Contract uplifts confirmed
The BDA writes: “As we stressed at the time the Chancellor announced his deal back in July, an above inflation award represents a bare minimum any government can offer NHS workers. This uplift does not begin to cover the huge increases in expenses practices have faced with PPE and meeting new cross-infection guidelines.
“This is only the second consecutive year of above-inflation pay awards for dentists. We remain clear this must now be built on, as part of wider plans to maintain the long-term integrity of the service.”
England: NHS contract discussions continue
The BDA writes: “We know that dentists and their teams across England have been anticipating changes to the current NHS contractual arrangements, which were announced back in July. Indeed, many of you were expecting new arrangements to start from the beginning of October.
“Discussions are on-going between the BDA and NHS England about how the contractual provisions might change. There has been a lot of ground to cover and much dialogue around what level of activity can reasonably be expected given ongoing constraints. Please be assured that we will not accept any changes that are not safe and fair, for practices and patients.
“We are expecting to be able to update you soon. In the meantime, practices should continue to deliver care in line with the current Standard Operating Procedure and it is important that you continue to commit the same amount of time to NHS care as previously.”
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