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Government finally announces NHS pay award
Wed 21st July 2021
The Independent Pay Review Body (IPRB) recommendation to increase Agenda for Change pay rates by 3% backdated to 1 April is accepted in full by the UK government. The increase applies to NHS employees in England and is likely to be replicated by the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland and Wales.
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PDA Union update on NHS pay
Wed 21st July 2021
After apparently briefing the media yesterday (20 July) on the precise details of the UK government's NHS pay offer, the relevant Minister has failed to include any reference to pay in the statement made today to the House of Commons.
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NHS Scotland Primary Locum £500 bonus payment portal is now available
Tue 6th July 2021
The PDA has received confirmation from the Scottish Government that the "NHS Scotland Primary Locum £500 bonus payment portal" is now open. Eligible locums have until 1 August to claim their bonus payment.
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PDA Union welcomes award of George Cross to NHS employees
Mon 5th July 2021
NHS pharmacists are among those honored by HM Queen for their service during the pandemic.
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Celebrating 73 years of the NHS
Mon 5th July 2021
Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS). Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare workers have been working tirelessly in the fight against Covid-19, so today the PDA takes a look back at the amazing milestones and achievements in NHS history that have led to this point…
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Agreement reached on pay increase for members working for NHS Scotland
Wed 9th June 2021
PDA Union welcomes agreement and calls on the rest of the UK to follow Scotland's lead.
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ACT NOW: Important information for locums in Wales eligible to claim NHS bonus payment
Wed 2nd June 2021
The deadline for making a claim to receive the bonus payment is 11 June 2021.
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PDA calls for rethink of decision to end free parking for NHS workers
Thu 27th May 2021
The UK government has announced that it is ending a scheme for NHS workers which has provided free parking to those on duty during the COVID-19 emergency response period.
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Scottish Government tables 4% pay offer for NHS employees working in Scotland
Thu 25th March 2021
PDA Union describes offer as a significant improvement on the UK Government’s 1% but recognises it is still well short of expectations.
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PDA welcomes latest Government proposals to remove outstanding discrimination in NHS Pension Scheme
Tue 16th March 2021
Members may have recently seen the PDA response to the Government consultation on measures to remove age discrimination in the NHS Pension Scheme, proposals which are welcomed by us as they reflect precisely the points highlighted by the PDA.