In Grampian we finally got our ‘Resident on Call’ agreement signed off last month.

We have ongoing concerns re the implementation of a ’single staff bank’ - there is a concern of all staff to be negotiating this in the same room which we are resisting.

As with other Health Boards, we have experienced a low DP application rate, although some colleagues had expressed a will to wait to put in application - it meant differences in how many points were allocated to ensure fairness in the distribution. 

We have recently agreed the list for job planning appeal members. 

Our focus is currently working on job planning guidance, resident on call guidance and acting down policies. 

There is currently subdued LNC activity in the Western Isles on account of the pandemic, as staff focus is turned to this. 

Currently, we are intending to address low rates of application for/allocation of DPs as part of our work programme.