Publication - Impact assessment
Review of Agenda for Change in NHS Scotland – Equality Impact Assessment
This EQIA has been prepared for the Review of Agenda for Change (AfC). As part of the 2023/24 pay deal, Scottish Government committed to a review of AfC. The review was conducted in collaboration with Scottish Government, Health Trade Unions (Staff Side) and NHSScotland Employers.
Annex 1
Estimated Numbers in Each Scottish Union as of December 2022
| Union | Members | % of AfC | Staff Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unison | 50,000 | 27.8% | A broad spectrum of health service staff, including nurses, support services, admin and clerical and SAS staff |
| RCN | 29,630 | 17% | Nursing Staff |
| GMB | 8,000 | 4.4% | Various groups including some radiographers, support services and SAS staff |
| CSP | 2,762 | 1.5% | Physiotherapists |
| RCM | 2,555 | 1.4% | Midwifery Staff |
| Unite | 2,500 | 1.4% | Various groups such as clinical sciences, support services and SAS staff |
| SOR | 1,737 | 1% | Radiographers |
| British Dietetic Association | Number not known but likely to be small. | Dietitians | |
| Scotland Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists | Number not known but likely to be small. | Chiropodists and Podiatrists |