May 19, 2016 3.29 pm
This story is over 73 months old
Lincoln junior doctor “quietly optimistic” over deal to end contract dispute
A potential breakthrough in the long-running contract dispute between junior doctors and the government has been welcomed by one striking health professional in Lincoln. Talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and government negotiators over the last two weeks have resulted in a deal being reached by both sides. The deal will now be presented to BMA members to…
A potential breakthrough in the long-running contract dispute between junior doctors and the government has been welcomed by one striking health professional in Lincoln.
Talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and government negotiators over the last two weeks have resulted in a deal being reached by both sides.
The deal will now be presented to BMA members to vote on next month.
Junior doctors on the picket line outside Lincoln County Hospital on February 10. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Junior doctor Tom Smart, who is also a local BMA rep said: “It looks like a deal of some sort has been reached by the BMA and the government which is obviously good news.
“The hope is that the details of the deal are released by the BMA on May 31 for junior doctors to take a look over.
“We then vote on the terms put to us and of course there’s a chance that it could be rejected – it’s not a done deal yet.
“But I’m quietly optimistic and it’s positive for the public that a contract appears to have been agreed which is safe and preserves the future of the NHS.”
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “The talks have been constructive and positive and highlighted many areas outside the contract where further work is necessary to value the vital role of junior doctors and improve the training and support they are given.
“This deal represents a definitive step forward for patients, for doctors, and for the NHS as a whole.”
Chris Busby (left) with retired nurse Giles Wynne. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The negotiations over the last 10 days have been chaired throughout by Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) chairman Sir Brendan Barber.
He said: “The negotiators from both sides have worked with great intensity and in a good spirit to achieve this breakthrough.
“I have particularly appreciated the positive leadership shown by Sir David Dalton and Dr Johann Malawana throughout these talks.
“I am grateful too that the Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt engaged directly with the negotiations to help move the discussions forward.”
The Lincolnite welcomes your views. All comments are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules. Please stay on topic and be respectful of other readers.
Police are investigating an unexplained death in the Waddingham village area near Gainsborough and Hemswell Cliff.
Emergency services were called to a house in Clay Lane, Waddingham just before 6:30pm on Thursday (30 June) following reports of a female being injured in the property.
Upon arrival, a woman believed to be in her 60s, was found injured and confirmed deceased at the property.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and investigations are ongoing.
We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fail to stop in Welton, Lincoln.
It’s believed a black or grey 4×4 or SUV vehicle collided with a silver Mini Cooper that was parked along Cliff Road. The incident was reported just after 3pm today.
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage available, please get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 275 of 1st July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 275 of 1st July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.