House of Commons · Petition P002682
NHS Pay
22 July 2021
Presented 1 time by 2 MPs
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At a glance
This petition concerning nhs pay was presented to Parliament once by 2 MPs.
Issue summary
The petition addresses the insufficient pay rise offered by the UK government to NHS staff, highlighting the financial strain and morale issues faced by workers who have been working tirelessly during the pandemic.
Action requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to liaise with the NHS Pay Review Body to urgently review the pay of Agenda for Change staff and reallocate funds to enable a 15% pay rise for NHS workers.
Key facts
- 815,000 people have signed the petition.
- Many NHS workers are using food banks due to financial difficulties.
- There are currently 100,000 vacancies within the NHS.
- A recent survey showed that 36% of nurses were considering leaving the profession.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 22 July 2021
I am pleased to present this petition on behalf of 815,000 people who have expressed their views about the Government’s paltry offer of 3% to NHS staff. The petition states: