Overview

This bill is a minor correction to the Coronavirus Bill, specifically amending regulations concerning General Medical Services contracts in Wales. The amendment clarifies the contractual terms for healthcare professionals performing primary medical services under specific regulations, ensuring consistency and legal clarity.

Description

This correction addresses an omission in the original Coronavirus Bill. It modifies the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2004. The key changes involve adding new sub-paragraphs (2A), (4A), and (4) to Schedule 6 of these regulations. These additions clarify that certain contractual terms (relating to performer qualifications and employment/engagement conditions) do not apply to individuals providing primary medical services under regulation 22A of the National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Wales) Regulations 2004. This effectively exempts a specific category of healthcare professionals from certain contractual stipulations.

Further, the bill grants the Welsh Ministers the power to make further modifications to the Schedule via statutory instrument, subject to approval by the National Assembly for Wales.

Government Spending

This bill is a correction and is not expected to have a significant direct impact on UK government spending. The changes are administrative and aim to clarify existing regulations, not introduce new financial obligations.

Groups Affected

• Healthcare professionals in Wales: Specifically, those performing primary medical services under regulation 22A of the 2004 regulations. This amendment clarifies their contractual obligations.
• Welsh Government: The bill grants them the power to further amend the regulations, allowing flexibility in managing healthcare contracts.

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