Pressure to Increase UK Public Sector Pay Cap

The video discusses Boris Johnson's support for a wage boost for public sector workers, including nurses. It highlights the challenges faced by nurses, such as stress and increasing numbers leaving the profession. The government is training more nurses, but vacancies remain high. The Royal College of Nursing urges the government to address the pay cap to retain staff.

What is Boris Johnson's stance on public sector wage increases?

• He has no opinion on the matter.

• He believes wages should be frozen.

• He supports following independent pay review recommendations.

• He opposes any wage increase.

What is one of the main reasons nurses are leaving the profession?

• Lack of job opportunities.

• High levels of stress and challenges.

• Insufficient training programs.

• Overabundance of nursing staff.

What has been the trend in the number of nurses and midwives leaving the profession?

• It has decreased by 51%.

• It has increased by 10%.

• It has remained stable.

• It has increased by 51%.

What is the government's current initiative to address the nursing shortage?

• Hiring more foreign nurses.

• Increasing the number of nurses in training.

• Offering bonuses to current nurses.

• Reducing the number of nursing schools.

What does the Royal College of Nursing want the government to do to prevent more nurses from leaving?

• Provide free housing for nurses.

• Increase the number of nursing schools.

• Reduce working hours.

• Lift the pay cap.