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Temporary Update to Sickness A…
07 January 2022
From 10 December 2021, a fit note is not required unless an employee is off work for more than 28 days in a row. This incl…
Staff wellbeing resources duri…
20 December 2021
This winter it’s even more important that we look after our emotional wellbeing. NES has collected resources for staff wel…
HELP, NES’s new employee assis…
25 November 2021
From 1 December 2021 NES will go live with HELP, a new employee assistance programme (EAP). HELP provides confidential, i…
Quarantine (self-isolation) fo…
05 November 2021
Further to previous guidance issued, the guidance on quarantine/self-isolation has now been updated. NHS Scotland employee…
Flu and Covid-19 booster vacci…
02 November 2021
Why get the flu and/or Covid-19 booster? The Flu and Covid-19 booster programmes have now been launched for this year. It…
New Resources on Long COVID fo…
01 November 2021
Over the last 6 months, the National Wellbeing Hub have consistently heard from people working in health and social work/s…
Update on BMA/MSG agreement on…
11 August 2021
DL (2021) 21 published on 14 July 2021 advises NHSScotland employers of the agreement reached between NHS Employers, Scott…
Implementation of self-isolati…
11 August 2021
DL(2021)22 outlines the Policy Framework and accompanying fact sheet which enables fully vaccinated and asymptomatic Healt…
EU Settlement Scheme - Less th…
18 June 2021
EU Settlement Scheme - Less than 10 days left to apply On Monday 21 June, there w…
EU Settlement Scheme - Only 3…
01 June 2021
On Tuesday 1st June, there will be only 30 days to go until the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made…
EU Settlement Scheme - 50 days…
13 May 2021
From Tuesday 11 May, there was only 50 days to go until the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made…
Brexit: EU and EEA citizens
06 April 2021
Brexit: EU and EEA citizens As you are aware, the UK left the European Union on the 31 of January 2020 and the transition…
COVID-19 £500 bonus payment
15 March 2021
Further to previous communication about a £500 one off payment for all health and care staff as a thank-you for helping Sc…
Upcoming Health & Social Care …
11 March 2021
NHS Education for Scotland, ARHAI Scotland and the Scottish Government invite all those working in health and social care …
Information for Public Health …
10 March 2021
Should you find yourself in a position where you have worked additional hours, you can claim payment for these hours by co…
Information for Public Health …
04 March 2021
Following the recent letter issued by Jeane Freeman on 24 February 2021, guidance on the 1% payment on account and removal…
Agenda for Change Pay 2021-22 …
26 February 2021
For those on Agenda for Change terms and conditions please review the following letter issued 24 February 2021 from Jeane …
Coaching for Wellbeing: Suppor…
12 February 2021
In May 2020, NES launched Coaching for Wellbeing, a digital coaching service for all health and social care staff during C…
Covid £500 bonus payment
11 February 2021
Guidance for GPs in Practice on who will pay them their Covid bonus payment. Please see attached flowchart for payment …
Scottish Public Pensions Agenc…
08 February 2021
Dear Colleagues Please note that NHS Circular 2021/03 has been published on the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) we…
Covid 19 Vaccination/Rotation …
08 February 2021
Dear Trainee, A number of you may be preparing to move to a different Health Board in February as part of your planned tr…
Have you received your COVID-1…
05 February 2021
If you have received your vaccination through your GP or NHS COVID-19 clinic, please complete the attached forms so that…
Covid 19 Annual Leave and Publ…
03 February 2021
We have introduced new measures to support employees access and retain their entitlement to annual leave while NHS Scotlan…
£500 Bonus payments process
28 January 2021
Further to our recent correspondence to you earlier this month regarding the £500 Covid payment, Scottish Government hav…
Fraud alert - £500 bonus
21 January 2021
Please note that NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services (CFS) has been made aware of telephone calls received by NHS and soci…
Turas – Email addresses
15 January 2021
Following the email migration to nhs.scot, any Turas accounts linked to the previous nhs.net email address will not receiv…
NHS Scotland COVID-19 Vaccine …
12 January 2021
As you will be aware a priority framework for Covid-19 Vaccination is being implemented across health and social care to i…
NHS Scotland Flu vaccine progr…
26 November 2020
Update 11/12/20 Please note there are new times and venues for Monday 14 December: Meridian Court 9 am – 12.30 pm Gyl…
Gleneagles says thanks to NHS …
16 November 2020
‘Our Turn to Care’ – Gleneagles says thanks to NHS Scotland Staff with free overnight stays Gleneagles Hotel, through Sco…
Interim Guidance for staff fro…
01 June 2020
Please see below guidance to support staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds. We are aware that there is …
Child Care Vouchers during COV…
24 April 2020
**Please note this information is only for those Trainees who are currently members of Edenred Child Care Voucher scheme. …
COVID-19 Accelerated Recruitme…
15 April 2020
A Frequently Asked Questions page has been set up to provide information to support the accelerated recruitment and employ…
Thank you for your help and su…
03 April 2020
We would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you for your help and support during this difficult time. …
Novel Coronavirus infection (C…
13 March 2020
An FAQ page has been set up to provide information and advice pertaining to COVID-19, covering a range of queries includin…
Novel Coronavirus infection (C…
12 March 2020
COVID-19 Health Protection Scotland has published a range of resources and information for practitioners on the COVID-19 …
Once for Scotland Policies liv…
01 March 2020
As of the 1st March 2020, phase 1 of the Once for Scotland Policies went live and these can be accessed via the links belo…
NHS Board Chief Executives /Me…
04 February 2020
NHS Board Chief Executives /Medical Directors and Overseas Visitors Healthcare Managers, Please be advised that we have t…