Government must act on pay for 'neglected' NHS staff groups
By Liz Wells 01 April 2026
The Government risks widening wage dissatisfaction in the NHS by neglecting the views of staff such as nurses, paramedics and healthcare assistants, according to Unison.
Social care body set to improve social care pay and conditions in Scotland
By Liz Wells 19 March 2026
A new voluntary social care bargaining body will be established in Scotland to help improve pay and conditions for more than 110,000 workers.
Trust chief calls for more support to boost pay for women
By Liz Wells 06 March 2026
James Blythe, interim chief executive of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group (Gesh), is calling for more support for female consultants to apply for bonuses - such as Nation...
RCN demands urgent action from Welsh Government on nursing pay progression
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
The RCN Wales Board is calling for the Welsh Government to act immediately to improve pay progression for nursing staff, warning that the country risks falling behind the rest of the UK.
Care workers' pay just above minimum wage, data reveals
By Liz Wells 26 February 2026
The median hourly rate for care workers stood at £12.60 in December 2025 - just 39p above the National Living Wage - and a growing proportion of staff sitting on or just above the minimum wage, new...
NHS staff pursued by bailiffs over payroll mistakes
By Liz Wells 17 February 2026
Payroll errors by the NHS have led to thousands of staff being referred to debt collectors, a BBC investigation has found.
MiP calls for urgent action to retain and recruit senior NHS leaders
By Liz Wells 08 December 2025
NHS leaders are experiencing more work-related stress, lower morale, and are increasingly likely to want to leave their jobs, a survey by the Managers in Partnership (MiP) union reveals.
Real Living Wage increases
By Liz Wells 22 October 2025
The real Living Wage will increase by 6.7% to £13.45 in the UK and £14.80 in London, the Living Wage Foundation has revealed.
Call for £1.5bn boost to care worker pay
By William Eichler 19 May 2025
A think tank has urged the Government to boost social care funding by £1.5bn to support a £2,000 pay rise for care workers.
NHS leaders face both 'carrot and stick' in new performance drive
By Liz Wells 15 May 2025
NHS leaders will face new performance-based pay system with bonuses for improved patient care and penalties for failing trust executives.
One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures
By Liz Wells 09 April 2025
Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, has unveiled a comprehensive support package to tackle violence and improve the working lives of NHS staff.
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