Rejected petition Give NHS workers a substantial pay rise

The National Health Service is already underfunded as a result of recent government austerity measures. There is now an acute shortage of trained staff but workloads have increased for those still working in the service. This has led to a widespread stress and demoralisation among staff.

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You might like to sign the following petitions:

Increase NHS and Social Care staff pay by 25%
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/317721

Pay Covid-19 allowance to NHS doctors and nurses equal to 30% of salary
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552365

Pay extra £2500/mth to NHS staff in Corona Virus wards or with Covid19 patients.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/317532

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Date submitted 7 November 2020
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