MATT Hancock has vowed to “reward” NHS heroes but refused to commit to a pay rise. The Health Secretary labelled medics “incredible” for their work fighting the coronavirus crisis. ⚠️ Read our coro…
The Health Secretary labelled medics “incredible” for their work fighting the coronavirus crisis.Matt Hancock said he wants to “reward” NHS heroes but has refused to confirm whether it would be a pay riseMr Hancock was repeatedly asked if the government would increase wages for frontline workers during an interview with Sky’s Sophy Ridge today, but dodged committing to a raise.anniversary we should remember this has been the toughest year in the NHS’ 72-year history.
There’s no doubt that not just in the NHS but also in social care the success of the service depends on our frontline staffHe told BBC’s Andrew Marr: “You’d expect me as head of the NHS to back staff across health service, of course we want to see staff properly rewarded - those are decisions the government will take later in the year.
They say a “meaningful early pay rise” will help attract and retain staff, including those who returned to help with coronavirus. Their letter to Mr Johnson says: “In recent months NHS staff have shown immense strength in the face of adversity and have attracted huge support and appreciation from the public and politicians alike.
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