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Flexible careers and returner schemes - devolved status
The Flexible Careers and Returner Schemes for hospital doctors and GPs have enabled flexible working arrangements, including support to those wanting to return to work, to be embedded in the NHS. Strategic health authorities are now responsible for defining the future arrangements for the schemes in their locality.
Funding for the Flexible Careers and Returner Schemes - 2005/06
Published: 27/01/2006
Further to the letter of 7 October 2005, this letter from Debbie Mellor (Head of Workforce Capacity) confirms in-year allocations of £12m for the Flexible Careers and Returners Schemes. This is the full central allocation to cover 2005/06 costs relating to the schemes.
Pre 2004/05 arrangements for funding and administration of schemes
Flexible Career Scheme
The Flexible Careers Scheme (FCS) was developed in conjunction with the BMA as part of the Improving Working Lives initiative. It provides doctors with an opportunity to work flexibly within mainstream general practice while being supported in maintaining their careers.
GPs returning to the NHS
The GP returners scheme provides a package of benefits for GPs returning to the NHS. Find out more about them and how to make contact with the scheme.
Return to Practice Scheme
About the Return to Practice Scheme, which is drawing large numbers of healthcare professionals back to the NHS.
Funding for GP Returners and Flexible Careers Scheme
Contact for further queries
Amendments to the Statement of Fees and Allowances
December 2003
June 2003
November 2002
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Primary care contracting
Latest information on the new primary medical care contracting routes: General Medical Services (GMS), Personal Medical Services (PMS), PCT Medical Services (PCTMS) and Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts.
Model employer
Policies designed to make the NHS a better, fairer and more flexible employer, covering equality and diversity, childcare options, pensions, occupational health issues and Improving Working Lives (IWL).
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