Unions slam government's suggested pay rise for healthcare professionals in 2026

Unions slam government's suggested pay rise for healthcare professionals in 2026

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

Trade unions representing healthcare professionals have reacted angrily to the government's submission to the NHS Pay Review Body for 2026/27.

BREAKING NEWS: Government confirms NHS pay awards for 2025-26

By Liz Wells 22 May 2025

NHS staff have been offered pay rises of between 3.6% and 4.5% for 2025-26.

NHS workers tell Pay Review Body they need 'restorative' pay increase

By Liz Wells 22 January 2025

A nurse and paramedic from GMB Union have given evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB).

Union tells Pay Review Body that award must be 'truly independent'

By Liz Wells 18 December 2024

NHS workers’ pay award must be ‘truly independent’ of the Government’s recommendation, GMB Union has told the Pay Review Body (PRB).

Ditch 'unfit for purpose pay body', say unions

By Liz Wells 26 November 2024

The government must bypass the independent panel that reviews NHS pay if the health service is to be fit for the future, say three of the UK’s largest health unions.

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Rebalancing remuneration

By Liz Wells 14 October 2024

Delivering better public services may require reforming public sector pay, not just raising it, new research suggests

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Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

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frederica-diamanta

Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

North East LincolnshireSalary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Senior Youth Worker x 2

£28,142-£31,022

Sandwell, West Midlands£28,142-£31,022

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

RECRUITER: Southampton City Council