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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 

Find out more about NHS pay for 2025-26.

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Time is running out to vote on your pay

If you work in the NHS in England and Wales or HSC in Northern Ireland, there's not long left to tell us: is 3.6% enough?

Our consultations close at midnight on 27 July.

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

Find information about fair pay, terms and conditions in the Independent Health and Social Care sector.

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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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