The Royal College of Podiatry responds to the government's suggestion of a below-inflation pay rise for NHS workers
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The College warns that a 2.5% pay rise would amount to a real-terms cut, risking morale and undermining workforce stability ahead of winter pressures
In its submission to the Pay Review Body, the government has advised that it can only afford a 2.5% pay rise for podiatrists and other NHS staff.
With inflation currently at 3.8%, this represents a real-terms pay cut for members.
Martin Furlong, Deputy General Secretary, Royal College of Podiatry, said:
With inflation currently at 3.8%, this represents a real-terms pay cut for members.
Martin Furlong, Deputy General Secretary, Royal College of Podiatry, said:
“With the NHS gearing up for winter and trying to implement an ambitious 10-year plan this proposal will feel like an insult to members. This will damage morale in an already struggling NHS.
“With the other trade unions in the NHS, we will continue to make the case for a meaningful, above-inflation, pay rise for all our members”.