Pay for 2024/5
Northern Ireland is following a Pay Review Body (PRB) process process for 2024/25. The PRB is independent from the government and reviews information and evidence from health unions, the government itself, and NHS employers. It will then make recommendations to ministers. It is the government which decides whether to accept these recommendations.
The PRB's recommendations were published by the central government on 29 July 2024. The recommendation is for 5.5% for all staff from April 2024.
The health trade unions met with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on 14 November regarding pay for 2024/25.
The unions reiterated that the PRB recommendation should be implemented in full. Furthermore, they insisted that any pay offer must ensure pay parity and be backdated to 1 April 2024.
In response, the minister presented a proposal. Both sides acknowledged the need for further discussion, which is set to continue in the coming days.
We remain committed to representing our members’ interests and will consult with them regarding any developments.