With the announcement of pay rises for doctors this year, what does this mean for our practices? Well, that very much depends on where you’re sitting. The DDRB recommendations vary according to type of doctor and where in the country your practice sits. What the DDRB said was: Contractor GMPs in Scotland, Wales and Northern…

Over the years, I’ve heard many arguments as to why some GP practices claim not to be able to afford an annual cost-of-living pay rise for their hard-working and supportive staff. You’ve probably heard the ‘excuses’ yourself – at least, let’s call them that for the time being. You may agree with them, but on…

Salaried GPs are to share in a 2.8% pay award for some doctors in England – but other practice staff are unlikely to, it has been revealed. A government announcement claiming that doctors and health staff are to share in a 2.8% pay award for the efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic caused confusion this week.…

Pay rises, it seems, are an emotive subject. Plus, if the popular thread on the Practice Index Forum is anything to go by – click here to join the conversation – there’s a real mixed bag of regular pay rises, ad hoc increases, bonus payments and no rises to contend with. Reading between the lines…

GPs in Wales are to have a pay increase of 4% this year, it was announced today. The award, back-dated to April, reflects the growing competition for GPs across the UK. The Welsh government has also out-flanked the English NHS by offering improved pay rises for hospital staff. All salaried doctors will receive pay increases…

Medical pay awards announced yesterday sought to favour general practice – but still fell short of the hopes of GP leaders. Doctors’ organisations accused the government of ignoring the recommendations of the Doctors and Dentists Pay Review Body. Most doctors will have to wait until October for pay-rises, but the government sought to be more…

Negotiating a pay rise can be incredibly nerve-wracking. So much so that many practice managers say it’s the hardest thing they’ll do in their role. Many are fine negotiating on behalf of their staff, but when it comes to asking for themselves they encounter a mental roadblock. So, to help you on your way to…