Consultants… Consultant doctors in Scotland: Pay survey launch 9 Apr 2026April 9, 2026 As consultants, we have a sense of our role being devalued. Many of you have told me this and that the impact on your morale is pretty devastating. The reasons are complex - unsurprisingly, as we are a diverse group - but what we share is integrity and a commitment to public service. Doing…
Pay… SAS doctors in Scotland: Pay survey launch 9 Apr 2026April 9, 2026 The Doctors’ and Dentists’ Pay Review Body (DDRB) has published its report and has recommended a 3.5% pay uplift for all groups within its remit. With the background that the top of Specialty Doctor payscale has experienced 25% pay erosion since…
#Residentdoctors… Scottish Resident Doctors to be Balloted for Strike as Scottish Government Breaks Deal 10 Oct 2025October 10, 2025 Despite months of negotiations around resident doctors’ pay, it is now unfortunately clear that we have reached a dead end. The Scottish Government appear prepared to - and indeed intend…
Consultants… DDRB recommendations: Scottish consultant and SAS committee reaction 26 May 2025May 27, 2025 While it may seem a very short time ago that last year’s pay rises started appearing in your payslip, we are now entering back into the whole process for 2025/26. …
#Residentdoctors… SRDC end-of-year report and look ahead to 2025 22 Jan 2025January 22, 2025 2025 is well and truly upon us, so I wanted to wish everyone an (admittedly belated) Happy New Year, and I hope that everyone managed to get some time off…
Consultants… New Year – Pension update 30 Dec 2024 I hope readers have had a chance to have a break over Christmas, or if working, things weren’t too busy. As is often the case, as the end of the…
Consultants… Vote on pay offer for consultants now open 14 Oct 2024 Consultants in Scotland: now it is over to you. Today (Monday 14th October) we open our consultative vote on the pay offer for consultants in Scotland, so please look out…
Junior Doctors… Update on pay for junior* doctors in Scotland 23 Jul 2024September 19, 2024 Pay negotiations between the BMA Scottish Junior Doctors Committee (soon to be the Scottish Resident Doctors Committee) and the Scottish Government, for the financial year 2024/25, will begin this Thursday…
Consultants… SSC Chair update: Meeting with the Cabinet Secretary following entering into formal pay dispute 3 Jul 2024July 3, 2024 Summer holidays are on the horizon and for many this is a time to start winding down and preparing for a well-earned holiday – preferably in the warmth and sun.…
Pay… SAS doctors update on pay – “our negotiating power comes from our members”. 28 Jun 2024 It has been a relatively short time since my last blog, but much has developed since then. SAS doctors in England have overwhelmingly accepted their offer from the Westminster government,…
Pay Urgent need to enhance pay for consultants in Scotland 31 May 2024 Waiting lists for patients in Scotland are growing, with little progress on even the longest waits. Accident and emergency waiting times are like those we would see in the depths…
Consultants… Consultants: pay survey update. 29 Aug 2023 There is no doubt that there is anger over the latest Scottish Government pay award – the frustration is clear in both the results of our pay survey, and from…
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