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IFS

Public sector pay up by 5% in Scotland since 2019

By Liz Wells 18 February 2025

Scottish Government and councils have agreed pay rises for staff in the NHS, schools and other parts of the devolved public sector over the past few years that are bigger than those awarded elsewhe...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish government accepts recommendations for attracting and retaining nurses and midwives

By Liz Wells 14 February 2025

A taskforce has published 44 recommended actions on how to improve working conditions for Scotland's nurses and midwives.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish government plans extra 150,000 NHS appointments and procedures

By Liz Wells 27 January 2025

Scottish First Minister John Swinney plans an additional 150,000 appointments and procedures per year.

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.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish government unveils record investment to support health and social care

By Liz Wells 05 December 2024

The Scottish government Budget for 2025-26 includes £200m to reduce waiting lists and delayed discharge.

PRIMARY CARE

Scottish Government unveils additional investment in general practice

By Liz Wells 29 November 2024

The Scottish Government is to invent an additional £13.6m in general practice, health secretary Neil Gray has announced.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Resident doctors in Scotland accept new 11% pay rise

By Liz Wells 21 November 2024

Resident doctors and dentists in training in Scotland have accepted a £64.1m investment in their pay and reward package.

WORKFORCE

NHS Scotland consultants accept pay deal

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

Consultants across Scotland have voted to accept a £124.9m investment in their pay and reward package.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Short on details

28 October 2024

The plans for the National Care Service from the Scottish Government are currently as clear as mud.

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.

ALCOHOL

Scotland increases minimum unit price of alcohol

By Liz Wells 30 September 2024

The minimum price per unit of alcohol in Scotland is to increase by 15p to 65p from midnight today (30 September) to increase the positive effects of the policy and to take account of inflation.