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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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'It's time to give our NHS staff something more than a round of applause'

NHS workers already work long, gruelling hours to keep the nation well. And in case anyone remained unconvinced, they proved they are worth their weight in gold during the pandemic.

But now it’s believed thousands are selling their well-earned rest days to make ends meet under an official NHS scheme.

The system allows them to give up holiday time in return for extra cash – typically £100 before tax for a newly-qualified nurse.

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