Somerset ∙ There are indications that a pay rise for NHS staff in Britain’s health sector might be announced today. But the government sources said that the salary increase demand of the junior doctors who went on strike for 72 hours cannot be fully accepted.
Government representatives have concluded talks with unions representing hundreds of thousands of health workers in Britain. Unions are expected to agree to a pay deal that avoids further strikes. For this purpose, discussions were held for more than a week.
Nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and ambulance workers may also get a pay rise. Government sources indicated that the deal is expected to be announced by noon today. Health workers in Britain have been on strike for months over current pay and working conditions.
NHS operations were severely disrupted due to strikes. An announcement may be made on matters including one-time payment to health workers. But unions can end the strike entirely only if any agreement is voted on by union members.
