The latest NHS pay offer in Scotland “sends a really powerful message” to other UK countries about what can be achieved through direct pay negotiations, Unison Scotland’s co-lead for health has said. He said: “We welcome the fact that Scottish Government have tabled an offer so soon into the financial pay year. Scotland is the first UK country to table a pay offer for 2025-26. In contrast, England, Wales and Northern Ireland are all facing delays waiting for recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) before an offer can be made. Mr McLaughlin said the deal in Scotland “sends a really powerful message” to the other UK countries about the benefits of direct negotiations.

Source: The Times April 10, 2025 15:32 UTC