The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 279 No 7460 p35
14 July 2007

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No staged pay rise for Wales

All NHS staff in Wales covered by Agenda for Change will receive the full 2.5 per cent pay increase recommended by the Independent Pay Review body.

This mirrors the situation in Scotland (PJ, 17 March, p297) and contrasts with the staged increase announced for England (PJ, 10 March, p269). In Wales, the payments will be backdated to cover the period since 1 April 2007.

Commenting on the rise, health minister Edwina Hart said: “This will significantly help to improve staff morale within the NHS and clearly demonstrates how much I value their hard work and dedication.” The additional cost will be managed as an in-year pressure within the Health and Social Services budget, she explained.