Is there thinking going on about the future of pay more generally?
A. NHS Employers is keen to encourage debate and thinking amongst employers about the future direction of pay and the current pay systems. We have had a seminar for representatives from the service entitled “Where next on pay?” and the Policy Board will be considering the issue in April. We will also discuss thinking on future pay policy with the unions and the Department of Health. This will be particularly important for the NHS as we enter a period where we are unlikely to continue to receive the growth in funding of previous years but expectations on the service will continue to rise. We would welcome any thoughts employers may have on these issues.
