Welsh government ’s NHS pay move increases pressure on Westminster, says UNISON 

Commenting on Mark Drakeford’s offer today (Thursday) of additional money for health workers across Wales, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “This significantly ups the pressure on Westminster. Rishi Sunak must now explain why the first ministers in Scotland and Wales can dig deep for NHS staff, but his government can’t. “The latest NHS England figures show ambulance delays and waiting times in A&E are the worst ever, leaving the prime minister and the chancellor with nowhere to hide. “Unless ministers move quickly to boost pay for health workers in England, it’ll be plain to the public the government isn’t interested in improving patient care. “Longer waits for ambulances and in A&E departments are inevitable if the NHS doesn’t get more staff. Better wages are the key to that. “The tone in parts of government changed this week with a new willingness to talk about pay. It’s time for the prime minister to show he values the NHS by funding the pay rise needed to end the disputes and get the NHS back on track.” Notes to editors: – Ambulance staff belonging to UNISON took strike action yesterday (Wednesday) at five services in England – London, Yorkshire, the North West, North East and South West – over pay and staffing. The next strike is planned for Monday 23 January. The union is also re-balloting ambulance workers at five ambulance services in England (South East Coast, South ...
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