Update 16 December 2024
As stated in October, discussions between Manx Care and staff-side representatives have continued, although Manx Care has been unable to improve its offer any further in light of financial constraints, offering the full amount of budget available for annual pay awards. Manx Care is aware of and respects the BMA's decision to ballot its members, and remains committed to working with the BMA to resolve the pay dispute.
We are prepared to make plans regarding appointments and services when we have more information about the results of the BMA's ballot. Our focus, as always, continues to be providing safe services to the Island's population.
It's vital that we work to maintain safe staffing levels across those services that are deemed as being essential or there to preserve life, particularly access to urgent or emergency care, whilst respecting and acknowledging our colleagues' right to take industrial action should they so wish.
Statement 23 October 2024
Please note that an error was made in one of the percentages (2022/23) in the previous statement – please see corrected version below:
Since Manx Care was established in April 2021, the organisation has taken the lead on pay negotiations with doctors and dentists. Manx Care has made the following pay offers during this time:
- 3% for the 2021/22 financial year (offer accepted by the BMA)
- 6% for the 2022/23 financial year (offer accepted by the BMA) + £1,000
- 6% for the 2023/24 financial year (offer rejected by the BMA)
- 4% for the 2024/25 financial year (offer rejected by the BMA)
These offers and increases are in line with pay increases for our other staff colleagues.
Discussions between Manx Care and staff-side representatives have continued although Manx Care has been unable to improve its offer any further in light of financial constraints, offering the full amount of budget available for annual pay awards. Manx Care is aware of and respects the BMA’s position with regard to this offer and remains committed to working with the BMA to resolve the pay dispute.
We are disappointed that we have not been able to resolve the pay negotiations with doctors and consequently, the Manx Care Board in September 2024 took the decision to make an interim award of 6% for the financial year 2023/24 whilst negotiations continue in light of the current economic climate and cost of living pressures on staff. This has been communicated to medical staff and will be paid in the near future.
