PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
NHS: Pay (16 June 2022)

The Government committed to a pay increase for National Health Service workers in England this year, in addition to 3% last year when pay was frozen in the public sector. The Government is looking to the independent Pay Review Bodies (PRBs) for a pay recommendation for the NHS. PRBs consider a number of factors in making recommendations, including the cost of living and inflation, recruitment and retention, affordability and value for the taxpayer. The Government will consider these recommendations before responding.

Almost eight million households across the United Kingdom will receive support of at least £1,200 this year, including a new one-off £650 cost of living payment. Universal support also increases to £400 as the October discount on energy bills is increased and the requirement to repay it over five years is removed. This constitutes a total of £37 billion this year to support the cost of living.