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The document includes measures to relax rules around pensions for returning doctors - allowing them to return to work 'without any negative repercussion' - and guarantees state-backed indemnity for all healthcare professionals during the pandemic.
Emergency plans, which allow the GMC to grant retired doctors temporary registration, also allow returning staff to work more than 16 hours per week - relaxing a current rule that limits weekly hours.
The government explained that the emergency measures, which will be in place 'for as long as required', have been activated to deal with ‘a significant level of challenge for the NHS’ over the coming months and support staff.
A total of 1,950 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK, with 71 people dying from the virus. But the government's chief scientific advisor suggested yesterday that as many as 50,000 people could now be infected.
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Emergency plans, which allow the GMC to grant retired doctors temporary registration, also allow returning staff to work more than 16 hours per week - relaxing a current rule that limits weekly hours.
The government explained that the emergency measures, which will be in place 'for as long as required', have been activated to deal with ‘a significant level of challenge for the NHS’ over the coming months and support staff.
A total of 1,950 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK, with 71 people dying from the virus. But the government's chief scientific advisor suggested yesterday that as many as 50,000 people could now be infected.
Government sets out plans to bring back retired doctors in emergency COVID-19 bill
The government has laid out plans to make it easier for retired GPs to return to work during the UK COVID-19 outbreak in an emergency bill.
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