Following negotiations between the Scottish government and health unions in Scotland, including the CSP, a one-year pay offer has been made and has been accepted by all unions.
Pay setting for NHS Scotland is through direct negotiations between health unions and the government. This is a different approach from England, Wales and Northern Ireland as they are still part of the pay review body process.
Following negotiations between Scottish government and health unions in Scotland, including the CSP, the Scottish government have made a final offer of 5.5% pay increase for 2024/25. The 5.5% has also been added to the on-call allowance and to the distant islands allowance.
We consulted with our Scottish members working in the NHS on this and 94% voted to accept the deal.
All other health unions in Scotland also accepted the pay offer and the Scottish government have now issued a pay circular.
We anticipate all staff being on the new pay scale in October's pay and the back pay being sorted for November pay.
It is recognised that with a delay in the pay award, the back pay can impact on some staff who receive benefits so there is the option to have the back pay in instalments
At this time the offer is only for a consolidated pay increase. Members will be aware of the pay review body recommendations in England and that, as well as a pay increase, it included some changes to be made to Bands 8 and 9.
This is not part of the offer in Scotland but the Scottish government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue discussions on the modernisation of agenda for change and this is likely to form part of the union pay claim for next year.