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Poll backs demand for early nursing pay rise
A new poll has shown that 85 per cent of the public feel that NHS staff should receive a pay rise, including an early pay rise for nursing staff this year.
The results support demands from the Royal College of Nursing and 13 health unions for the government to begin pay discussions immediately. Carried out by ComRes for Unison, the poll revealed that most people want nursing staff to receive an early pay rise by the end of this year, and that the pay increase should be ‘significant’.
A recent RCN survey revealed a rise in members considering leaving the profession, with many citing pay as a factor. However, 74 per cent said higher pay would make them feel more valued.
The current NHS pay deal runs until April 2021. The RCN is calling on the government to bring next year’s pay discussions forward to recognise the huge contribution made by nursing staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Donna Kinnair, RCN chief executive, said: “These figures should cause ministers to wake up to the strength of public feeling – the government must urgently bring forward discussions and a resulting pay rise for NHS staff. Asking them to wait to 2021 is unacceptable. Worryingly, our recent survey of nursing staff showed that more than a third were considering leaving the profession – with pay cited far more than any other reason. Urgent action is needed to address staff shortages – which are at a critical level.”
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