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GPs agree new three-year contract with Scottish government | GPs agree new three-year contract with Scottish government |
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Family doctors have agreed a new three-year contract with the Scottish government. | Family doctors have agreed a new three-year contract with the Scottish government. |
GPs will have less of their pay related to performance but will no longer automatically receive a "golden hello" bonus when they first join the NHS. | GPs will have less of their pay related to performance but will no longer automatically receive a "golden hello" bonus when they first join the NHS. |
Earlier this year it was announced GPs would receive a 1% pay rise. | Earlier this year it was announced GPs would receive a 1% pay rise. |
GP leaders have welcomed the commitment to a three-year deal, which they said would provide "stability and financial security" for practices. | GP leaders have welcomed the commitment to a three-year deal, which they said would provide "stability and financial security" for practices. |
Dr Alan McDevitt, chairman of the BMA's Scottish General Practitioners Committee, said: "This will allow GPs to spend less time ticking boxes and more time focusing on the patient in the consultation." | Dr Alan McDevitt, chairman of the BMA's Scottish General Practitioners Committee, said: "This will allow GPs to spend less time ticking boxes and more time focusing on the patient in the consultation." |
Health secretary Alex Neil said the pay deal proved the government was "continuing to support, build upon and sustain Scottish general practice". | |
He added: "This contract emphasises the importance of the professionalism of GPs, and demonstrates our commitment to a significant period of stability of the contract and for funding." |
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