The UK government is facing a potential judicial review after excluding certain health workers from a one-off bonus that was part of a pay deal for over a million NHS staff in England to recognise their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of outsourced staff, including community nurses and physiotherapists, will not receive the bonus, leading to criticism of this decision as an “injustice.” While the government has claimed that this was agreed during negotiations, an industry body representing such workers has begun the process of applying for a judicial review, arguing that this arrangement is “completely unfair.” The situation highlights ongoing disputes around healthcare workforce and pay.
