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NHS Scotland Primary Locum £500 bonus payment portal is now available
The PDA has received confirmation from the Scottish Government that the "NHS Scotland Primary Locum £500 bonus payment portal" is now open. Eligible locums have until 1 August to claim their bonus payment.
Tue 6th July 2021
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The NHS Scotland Primary Locum £500 bonus payment portal is now available for eligible locums to claim their one-off payment of £500 which was announced by the Scottish Government last November.
The online form is available for claims until midnight on 1st August 2021, and claims will be paid by 29th August 2021.
Queries regarding the payment of claims for pharmacy should be sent to [email protected]
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