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Publication #8590
Reference
PCS(AFC)2025/08
Name
Reduction in the working week for Agenda for Change staff in NHS Scotland
Categories
Scottish Government
PCS
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Special Health Boards
Staff
Agenda for Change
Terms and Conditions
Working Week Reduction
Description
NHS Scotland circular PCS(AFC)2024/2 set out overarching principles and guidance in relation to the reduction of the working week which had been agreed as part of the 2023-24 Agenda for Change pay deal, specifically with regard to the first 30 minutes which was effective from 1 April 2024.
This circular refreshes that guidance, re-emphasises key points to bear in mind in relation to the further 60 minute reduction effective from 1 April 2026, and addresses new questions which have arisen. It will remain a live document with additional elements added as and when these are deemed necessary or helpful following partnership discussion and agreement by the Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee.
Attached are the following sections:
- Annex A – Overarching Guidance and Key Principles
- Annex B – Increase to Hourly Rates (Updated to take account of the 2026-27 AfC pay settlement)
- Annex C – Frequently Asked Questions
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Created
2025-12-08 11:28:00
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