UNISON Calls On BMA To Recommend Agenda For Change Following NAO Report, UK

Main Category: Primary Care / General Practice
Also Included In: Nursing / Midwifery
Article Date: 29 Feb 2008 - 3:00 PDT

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Commenting on the National Audit Office report highlighting a 58% increase in GP salaries over the past three years, Karen Jennings, UNISON Head of Health said:

"It's clear from the NAO report that while GP's pay has risen dramatically, nurses and other practice staff have seen an increase in their workload without an increase in reward.

"UNISON is calling on the BMA to recommend to its members a minimum of Agenda for Change for all staff including nurses, practice managers and receptionists.

"A vital element of Agenda for Change is the right to training which is more important than ever as the skills mix in surgeries is changing rapidly. Health Care Assistants play an increasing role in GP practice and it is essential that they get access to the right training, coupled with the right reward."

http://www.unison.org.uk