Julie Philips, an advanced public health practitioner with NHS Grampian describes their Living Wage journey. NHS Grampian want to create a health and care system that meets today’s needs, prevents illness and is sustainable for the future. Our aim is to help you to stay healthier for longer by accessing the right care in the … Read more
NHS Western Isles provide a complete and comprehensive range of healthcare services to the population of the Outer Hebrides. They are one of the largest employers in the Western Isles, employing over 1,000 people. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the NHS board, including regular workers employed through third-party suppliers, receive at … Read more
NHS Lothian has become accredited as a Living Wage employer, making a formal commitment to paying their staff no less than a real Living Wage. The accreditation also means that staff in any companies NHS Lothian contracts cannot be paid less than the independently calculated Living Wage. The new Living Wage rate of £10.90 per … Read more
NHS Tayside has been accredited as a Living Wage employer and is sharing the news during Living Wage Week, which runs from 14th to 20th November 2022. This year, with prices rising at their highest rate in decades, the real Living Wage is more important than ever. All staff directly employed by NHS Tayside are … Read more
NHS Grampian is pleased to confirm it is now a fully accredited Living Wage employer, following assessment by Living Wage Scotland and the Poverty Alliance. The Living Wage commitment means employers pay a minimum hourly wage of £9.90 per hour. In addition to this, the health board is committed to working with third party suppliers … Read more
NHS Highland has today been confirmed as an accredited Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the health board, including regular workers employed through third party suppliers receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90 per hour. The new real Living Wage rate of £9.90 was announced on Monday 15th November as part of Living Wage Week and is significantly higher than the government minimum … Read more
By Iain Russell, Living Wage Scotland Accreditation Officer The case for NHS Boards in Scotland to accredit as Living Wage employers is compelling. The real Living Wage is calculated according to what employees and their families need to live and improves quality of life. This has become even more urgent as the COVID-19 pandemic exposes … Read more
Public Health Scotland and NHS National Services Scotland have both become accredited Living Wage employers. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Public health Scotland and NHS National Services Scotland receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50. This new Living Wage rate was announced on Monday as part of Living Wage Week (9-15 … Read more
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has become an accredited Living Wage employer, positioning them as the largest NHS Board in Scotland to have done so. The recognition comes during Living Wage Week and has been warmly welcomed by Living Wage Scotland and the Poverty Alliance. NHSGGC’s Living Wage commitment will see everyone working for the … Read more