Annex 15: Other terms and conditions

1. For the purposes of Section 19 of this Handbook, other terms and conditions will include:

• arrangements for carry over of annual leave – existing arrangements (as provided by GWC Section 1) will continue to apply, unless or until new arrangements are agreed;
• special leave;
• removal expenses and associated provisions;
• reimbursement of telephone expenses;
• the resolution of disciplinary matters and disputes procedures;
• health awareness for NHS staff;
• protection of pay and conditions of service – local arrangements should be in place for protection in circumstances of organisational change (previously required by GWC Section 48);
• preparation for retirement;
• minimum periods of notice.