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Nursing employment and pay

We support nurses, HCAs and APs in the UK to ensure that employment conditions and pay are fair for all.

NHS pay scales and job evaluation

It’s now more important than ever to complete a job evaluation to make sure you're being paid fairly for the job you do. This is your best chance of a pay rise.

For 2025-26 pay scales, including annual and hourly rates, see below. 

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NHS pay: the results are in

Members working in the NHS and HSC across England, Northern Ireland and Wales turned out in record numbers to tell politicians whether 3.6% is enough to value nursing.

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Pay, terms and conditions in Independent Health and Social Care employers

Find information about pay, terms and conditions, including resources for starting conversations with your employer and requesting a pay rise.
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Influencing starts with insight

Explore our Nursing Workforce Insights page to understand what the nursing workforce in England looks like right now, why we're demanding faster progress and what you can do to help.
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Raising concerns

What to do if you see poor care or feel you are being prevented from providing safe, compassionate care.

Health and safety

Read about how we campaign for improvements to members working environments.

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