House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
NHS Agenda for Change Workforce
12 February 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
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At a glance
Key points
- Pay rise of 3.3% announced for over 1.4 million NHS staff from April 2026.
- Talks with trade unions and employers through the NHS Staff Council will continue.
- Focus on improving the Agenda for Change pay structure, especially for low pay bands and graduates.
Issue summary
This statement announces a pay rise for NHS staff under Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Action requested
From April 2026, over 1.4 million NHS staff will receive a 3.3% pay increase, above the inflation forecast. Talks with trade unions and employers through the NHS Staff Council are to progress funded improvements to the Agenda for Change pay structure, focusing on support for low pay bands and graduates.
Key facts
- Over 1.4 million NHS staff will receive a 3.3% pay rise from April 2026.
- The pay increase is above the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast inflation of 2.2 per cent for 2026-27.
- Talks with trade unions and employers through the NHS Staff Council to progress funded improvements to the Agenda for Change pay structure are underway.
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