Industrial action relating to pay for consultants and speciality and specialist doctors in Wales was suspended after a ‘constructive meeting’ between BMA Cymru Wales members and the Welsh government.
The Royal College of Nursing has shared evidence from thousands of its members with the government in response to its call for evidence on the idea of creating a modernised, dedicated pay spine for nurses.
NHS England's submission to the NHS Pay Review Body, responsible for making recommendations for staff on Agenda for Change contracts, has been published.
Consultants in England have accepted the latest pay offer from the government, removing the threat of further industrial action.
Consultants in England accepted an improved pay offer from the government.
Improving productivity was identified as a key to improving the NHS’s performance in the 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance.
Real mean pay for nurses fell by 6.5% between 2010 and 2023, with a real cut of 7.1% between 2010 and 2019 only slightly offset by a 0.7% increase over the subsequent years.
Junior doctors in Wales started a four-day strike on Monday 25 March, which represented their longest walkout to date.
More than 27,000 healthcare workers in England will receive two one-off payments worth between £1,655 and up to £3,000, the government has announced.
Further concerns have been raised about the productivity assumptions included in NHS England’s long-term workforce plan.