71% of British adults believe care workers are underpaid, 60% feel the same about nurses, and the RCN opposes the 5.5% government pay rise.

A recent Ipsos poll of 1,053 British adults revealed that 71% believe care workers are underpaid, while 60% feel the same about nurses. Support for the Royal College of Nursing's rejection of a 5.5% government pay rise stands at 41%. The RCN has called for reforms in nursing education due to declining enrollment. The Department of Health and Social Care emphasized their commitment to improving NHS conditions and pay for healthcare staff.

October 28, 2024
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