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Publication #8681
Reference
PCS(AFC)(2026)02
Name
Changes to the Scottish Agenda for change handbook as a result of the reduction of the full-time working week to 36 hours.
Categories
Scottish Government
PCS
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Terms and Conditions
Reduced working week
Description
1. This circular confirms that the Scottish Agenda for Change Handbook will be updated to reflect the fact that from 1 April 2026 the full-time working week for Agenda for Change staff working in NHS Scotland will be 36 hours.
2. Annex A details the relevant changes, and an updated version of the Scottish Handbook taking account of these will be placed on the Management Steering Group website.
In accordance with regulations 2 and 3 of the National Health Service (Remuneration and Conditions of Service) (Scotland) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/537) the remuneration and conditions of service set out in the attached Scottish Government Health Workforce Directorate circular of 1 April 2026 – PCS(AFC)2026/2 – in respect of changes to the Scottish Agenda for Change Handbook to reflect the fact that full-time working hours have reduced to 36, are hereby approved for the purposes of the said Regulations.
2. Annex A details the relevant changes, and an updated version of the Scottish Handbook taking account of these will be placed on the Management Steering Group website.
In accordance with regulations 2 and 3 of the National Health Service (Remuneration and Conditions of Service) (Scotland) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/537) the remuneration and conditions of service set out in the attached Scottish Government Health Workforce Directorate circular of 1 April 2026 – PCS(AFC)2026/2 – in respect of changes to the Scottish Agenda for Change Handbook to reflect the fact that full-time working hours have reduced to 36, are hereby approved for the purposes of the said Regulations.
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Contact Address
hwfpaytermsandconditions@gov.scot
Created
2026-04-01 11:10:47
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