Doctors strike in Scotland called off as union backs latest pay deal
Summary
Doctors in Scotland have canceled a planned four-day strike after the British Medical Association (BMA) agreed to a new pay offer from the Scottish government. The agreement includes pay increases and contract reforms that the BMA is now recommending to its members. The decision helps avoid potential disruptions in patient care.Key Facts
- Doctors in Scotland planned a four-day strike over pay but have called it off.
- The British Medical Association (BMA) agreed to a new pay offer from the Scottish government.
- The proposed pay deal includes a 4.25% increase in 2025-26 and a 3.75% increase in 2026-27.
- The offer raises the basic pay for newly qualified doctors from £34,500 to £37,345 by 2026/27.
- Experienced doctors with ten years of practice will see pay rise from £71,549 to £77,387.
- The Scottish government's offer matches similar pay deals accepted by other healthcare staff.
- The agreement involved £133 million in total investment for pay and contract reform.
- Scotland is the only UK region to have avoided NHS worker strikes.
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