Projected cost of the 10.2% increase given to Consultant Doctors: FOI release

Information requested

What is the yearly projected cost of the 10.2% increase given to Consultant Doctors?

Response

The total cost invested in the Consultant's pay offer is £124.9 million which equates to 11% including the £5.7 million invested to uplift Discretionary Points. However, for clarification, in your request you state 10.2%. If we have misinterpreted this, please let us know. Further detailed information you have requested is available from NHS Scotland consultants pay offer - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). Under section 25(1) of FOISA, we do not have to give you information which is already reasonably accessible to you. If, however, you do not have internet access to obtain this information from the website(s) listed, then please contact me again and I will send you a paper copy.

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