Hunt 'risking repeat of junior doctors' row' with plan to change NHS pay

Unions voice concerns after health secretary says he wants to overhaul money staff receive for working antisocial shifts

The government has triggered a row with NHS staff by unveiling plans to overhaul their pay, including how much they receive for working antisocial shifts.

Health unions have warned Jeremy Hunt that he is risking a repeat of the acrimonious junior doctors’ dispute by seeking to reduce the extra amounts staff get for weekend and overnight working.

Continue reading... November 29, 2017 at 12:18AM