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"NI Health Minister Confirms Pay Parity for Healthcare Workers"
In a significant move for healthcare in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed the restoration of pay parity for healthcare workers, effective from April 2025.
- Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced that healthcare workers in Northern Ireland will see pay parity restored, with uplifts backdated to 1 April 2025.
- Healthcare staff, including nursing professionals, can expect their pay adjustments and back pay to be reflected in their February 2026 salaries.
- The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care emphasized that future pay awards for health care staff will be prioritized in the upcoming budget allocations.
Why It Matters
This development is crucial as it addresses long-standing pay disparities for healthcare workers in Northern Ireland, ensuring fair compensation and potentially improving workforce morale amidst ongoing challenges in the health sector.