Early pay rise and end to tuition fees will help nursing workforce numbers, says UNISON

Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee’s report into the nursing workforce published today (Wednesday), UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“Many nurses are exhausted after the first peak of the pandemic and now they’re facing the next wave alongside a difficult winter.
“The vital first step to stop nursing shortages worsening is an early, significant pay rise for everyone in the NHS. Staff need to know they’re valued and warm words from ministers aren&rsqu