NHS Staff calling for above inflation pay rise

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by NHS staff due to low pay, with a focus on a nurse who works in London but lives in Liverpool to save money. It highlights the demands of health unions for a 3.9% pay increase and £800 to restore lost pay, and the government's response to these demands. The financial implications of the proposed pay rise are explored, along with the support from hospitals and ambulance services. The need for new funding sources to avoid cuts to services is emphasized, as the NHS budget is already stretched.

Why does the intensive care nurse choose to live in Liverpool while working in London?

• To be closer to family

• For better job opportunities

• To save money

• To enjoy a quieter lifestyle

What are the health unions demanding from the Chancellor?

• More vacation days

• A 5% pay increase

• A new pay structure

• A 3.9% pay increase and £800 to restore lost pay

What is the estimated cost of a 1% pay increase for all NHS staff in the UK?

• £2.9 billion

• £560 million

• £1 billion

• £800 million

What do hospital and ambulance service leaders believe about the pay rise?

• It is unnecessary

• It should be delayed

• It should not lead to service cuts

• It should come from existing budgets

What challenge does the Chancellor face in the upcoming budget regarding public sector pay?

• Increasing taxes

• Cutting public services

• Reducing NHS staff

• Balancing the books and expectations