Last updated12 May 2025 News Updates to the consultant 2003 contract and model contract The consultant terms and conditions of service and model contract have been updated to complete the implementation of the pay deal.
Last updated30 April 2026 News NMC consultation on nursing and midwifery practice learning The NMC has launched a consultation on proposed changes to nursing and midwifery education standards and practice learning.
Last updated21 May 2025 News NHS Employers responds to two PSA consultations Read a summary of the key points from both submissions to the Professional Standards Authority.
Last updated6 May 2026 News NHS Employers responds to digital identity consultation Read the key points from our submission.
Last updated17 October 2025 News Stage 2 consultation opens for the temporary shortage list Learn more on how your organisation can submit evidence and respond.
Last updated12 May 2026 News Response to the consultation on Standard Occupational Classification 2020 revisions Read a summary of the key messages from our submission to the consultation.
Last updated17 April 2026 News Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: consultation findings Read about the government’s response to the consultation results.
Last updated25 March 2026 News Consultation on the draft General Medical Council Order 2026 The government has launched a consultation to reform how the GMC regulates medical practitioners, physician associates and anaesthesia associates.
Last updated31 March 2026 News BMA announces statutory ballot of consultants and SAS doctors The BMA has confirmed it will open a statutory ballot for industrial action among consultants and SAS doctors in England
Last updated17 October 2024 Guidance Consultant doctors and dentists pay progression system guidance Use our employer guidance on the new pay progression system for the 2003 consultant contract and clinical academic honorary contract.