Health Secretary visiting King's College Hospital

The video discusses the independent pay review process for nurses, highlighting the government's acceptance of recommendations and the trade unions' rejection. It covers cabinet discussions on pay, emphasizing the need to balance NHS funding with economic affordability. The video concludes by addressing the challenge of meeting pay demands while considering economic pressures and patient needs.

What is the significance of the 19% pay demand mentioned in the discussion?

What are the priorities mentioned for addressing the pandemic backlogs?