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Resident doctors strike in Scotland to cause 'substantial disruption'

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Strike action by resident doctors in Scotland will cause 'substantial disruption' and could 'bring about harm' if it goes ahead next week, health secretary Neil Gray has warned.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish government set to invest £531m in general practice

By Liz Wells 29 October 2025

The Scottish Government plans to invest an additional £531m in general practice over the next three years to support recruitment.

GPS

GPs enter dispute with Scottish Government

By Liz Wells 27 June 2025

Scottish GPs have moved into formal dispute with the Scottish Government, the BMA in Scotland has revealed.

WORKFORCE

Scotland's speciality and associate doctors receive pay offer

By Liz Wells 05 December 2024

Speciality and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors across Scotland have been offered a 6% pay rise to ensure their salaries stay competitive with other parts of the UK.

BMA SCOTLAND

Midlands trust reverses plan to cut overtime rates

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to lift the changes it made to pre-existing pay rates for doctors who do extra work, above and beyond their contracted working week.

SCOTLAND

Scottish Government offers pay increase to resident doctors

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

The Scottish Government has formally offered a pay increase to resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, and dentists in training.

PAY NEGOTIATIONS

NHS Scotland consultants offered 10.5% pay rise

By Liz Wells 26 September 2024

Consultants across Scotland have been offered a 10.5% uplift to basic pay, back dated to 1 April 2024, as well as a £5.7m investment in other contractual elements.