RCN welcomes NHS Pay Review Body report

Published: 11 December 2009

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today (11th December) welcomed the NHS Pay Review Body report which means that the third year of the multi-year deal will be honoured.  Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, said:

"We welcome the news that the pay increase agreed as part of the multi-year deal for 2010/11 will be honoured. Good quality patient care depends on having motivated staff who feel valued - fair pay is an important factor in this.

"The RCN is committed to protecting frontline clinical services and we look forward to continuing to work with the Review Body in the future."

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Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and voluntary organisations.

The NHS Pay Review Body has reported that the third year of the multi-year deal worth 2.25% will be honoured