Pay arrangements for 2026/27
In March, the Westminster government announced a 3.3 per cent that was announced last month for NHS staff in England and Wales. The CSP did not participate in the Pay Review Body process for this year, instead calling for direct negotiations with government on headline pay.
In parallel, the CSP and other health unions are in direct negotiations with government on the NHS pay structure - initially focussing on improving pay for Bands 1-4 and improving graduate recruitment, retention and progression in Band 5 and above.
Once the outcome of this phase of the talks emerges, we’ll put it to members to have their say alongside the annual pay award.
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