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NHS: Pay

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 2 September 2024UIN 2071

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will ensure that NHS workers receive above inflation pay awards.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government uses the independent Pay Review Body (PRB) process to set pay for all public sector workers. In reaching a decision on what to recommend, the PRBs consider recruitment, retention, funding, and the Government’s inflation target. The PRBs are also required to take account of economic and other evidence submitted by Government, professional representatives, and staff. The Government accepted the PRB’s recommendations in full on 29 July 2024.

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