More than one million NHS staff in England and Wales – including nurses, paramedics and midwives – will get a pay rise of at least £1,400, with lowest earners to receive up to 9.3%. That means the average basic pay for nurses will increase from around £35,600 to around £37,000.
The Government has accepted the recommendations in full from the independent NHS pay review bodies. However, unions representing NHS staff say it is not enough.
Unison, for example, argues that typical home energy bills have risen by over £1,800 since the effective date of the last pay award. The union also says the average household of two adults and two children is having to find an extra £1,000 to pay for food over the year.
