A reminder that colleagues on Agenda for Change (AfC) NHS terms and conditions will receive a 3.6% consolidated uplift backdated to 1 April 2025 in their August 2025 pay. This will also include any associated arrears. 

Click here to view the updated AfC pay scales for 2025/2026.

You can take this in instalments - please complete the form below by Friday, 11 July

We appreciate that some colleagues may prefer to receive their back pay in instalments, rather than as a lump sum in August. This opportunity is to support individuals who receive Universal Credit payments, where any changes to monthly income will directly impact the value of these payments.

Colleagues are able to receive payment for the arrears over 8 months, spread across August 2025 to March 2026, rather than in one single payment in August 2025. We are unable to facilitate payment in instalments for any other duration than 8 months.

Colleagues considering this should access appropriate advice (for example through the Universal Credit helpline or Citizens Advice) to understand how receiving these payments in multiple instalments may impact their personal situation.

If you wish to take up the option of receiving the pay award arrears in instalments, please click here and complete the short MS Form by Friday, 11th July.

If you have any questions, please speak to your Payroll Officer. The contacts are on the payroll pages of the intranet.