Invest in NHS staff or waiting lists won ’t shorten, says UNISON  

Responding to the latest NHS England data published today (Thursday) showing waiting times are the longest ever, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “Behind these figures millions of people are waiting in agony and with huge uncertainty. With referrals at an all-time low, this is only the tip of the iceberg. “The backlog is overwhelming and will take years to clear, even with the £160m announced today. It’s a gigantic challenge facing NHS employees. But without sufficient staff, waiting lists won’t shorten. “Despite giving their all, health workers feel unvalued and disrespected by  a government that insists a paltry 1% rise is all they’re worth. Ministers are risking many staff simply walking. “Politicians in Scotland get the need to invest in staff, as well as services. The government in Westminster needs to wake up and realise that without a substantial pay rise to persuade staff to stay, the NHS is in deep trouble.” Notes to editors: – UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors. Media contacts: Fatima Ayad M: 07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk   The article Invest in NHS staff or waiting lists won’t shorten, says UNISON   first appeared on the UNISON National site.
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