House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
NHS Workforce
22 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Wes Streeting announces the acceptance of pay recommendations for NHS staff, providing a real-terms pay rise for the 2025/26 financial year.
- The government will implement these pay awards and adjust pension scheme contribution tiers through legislation.
- Plans for future NHS reforms are outlined in the upcoming 10 Year Plan and Workforce Plan refresh.
Issue summary
Wes Streeting announces the acceptance of pay recommendations for NHS staff from various review bodies, providing a real-terms pay rise for the 2025/26 financial year.
Action requested
The government is implementing these pay awards and will bring forward legislation to adjust pension scheme contribution tiers. It aims to ensure timely delivery of pay increases without cutting frontline services, and outlines plans for future NHS reforms in the upcoming 10 Year Plan and Workforce Plan refresh.
Key facts
- DDRB recommended a 4% increase and an extra £750 for doctors and dentists in training.
- NHSPRB recommended a 3.6% pay increase for Agenda for Change staff.
- SSRB recommended a 3.25% uplift for Executive and Senior Managers and Very Senior Managers.
- Pay awards will be implemented to avoid delays, with no frontline service cuts.
- Legislation will be brought forward to adjust the NHS Pension Scheme contribution tiers.