Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Summary
Nurses and other NHS staff in England and Wales will receive a 3.3% pay increase in the next financial year. This decision affects around 1.5 million staff, including nurses and midwives, but excludes doctors and senior managers. Some health unions have expressed disappointment because the increase is lower than the current inflation rate of 3.4%.Key Facts
- NHS staff in England and Wales will get a 3.3% pay rise.
- The increase applies to about 1.5 million staff, such as nurses and midwives.
- Doctors and senior managers are not included in this pay increase.
- The inflation rate currently stands at 3.4%, which is higher than the pay rise.
- Some unions, like the Royal College of Nursing, are unhappy with the increase.
- The pay rise is expected to be in effect by the start of April.
- The decision on pay for doctors in Northern Ireland has not been made yet.
- Talks are ongoing about pay for resident doctors, with a possibility of further strikes.
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