Question reference: S6W-09611
- Asked by: Stephanie Callaghan, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 5 July 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 2 August 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the consideration of recommendations received from the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) for the 2022-23 pay offer.
Answer
The Scottish Government has accepted the recommendation by the independent Doctors and Dentists Pay Review Body (DDRB) of an annual pay uplift of 4.5% for NHS medical and dental staff for this year backdated to 1 April 2022. This is for all NHS Scotland medical and dental staff, general medical practitioners and general dental practitioners.