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As part of the 2022-2023 SJC pay award, SSSC fees will now be paid by the Scottish Government.   

SSSC are now working closely with the Scottish Government and COSLA to implement this change.  Below is a short summary for employees who may be affected by this: 

SSSC have a significant number of refunds to process for fees paid this year and are currently considering the most efficient way to do this. They will provide a timescale for refunds as soon as they can. 

If you are applying for or renewing registration, you should select the payment option - I work for a local authority (local council) – which means you won’t need to pay a fee. 

SSSC have interim procedures in place but will update these to make it easier for local authority applicants to identify themselves and ensure payments do not require to be processed. 

SSSC will still remove registrants who fail to complete their renewal form. 

Managers should ensure relevant teams are aware of the updated arrangements.