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<p>An extensive programme of work is being undertaken, developed with the full involvement
of the British Medical Association, to address junior doctors’ non-contractual concerns,
particularly through Health Education England’s Working Group on improving junior
doctors’ working lives:</p><p> </p><p>- reviewing rotations so that junior doctors
do not have to change placements more than is necessary and can establish a relationship
with a single organisation;</p><p>- ensuring that junior doctors beginning rotations
know their schedule a month earlier than at present;</p><p>- allowing couples to apply
to train in the same area;</p><p>- offering training placements close to their home
for those with caring responsibilities;</p><p>- introducing a new catch up programme
for doctors who take maternity leave or take time off for caring responsibilities;</p><p>-
identifying and removing barriers to flexible (part-time) working; and</p><p>- reviewing
how to make appraisal for junior doctors simpler and less stressful.</p>
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