UNISON comments on nurses recruitment progress report

Commenting on the government’s progress report published today (Monday) on its commitment to recruit 50K nurses by 2024, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“Taking action on wellbeing, flexible working and career development for NHS staff are all important steps. But unless the retention package for nurses and other health workers includes measures to address their pay, then more will continue to leave.
“Many staff are underpaid for the job they do. They undertak