Treasury will find extra cash to fund NHS pay offer, says Jeremy Hunt

Treasury will find extra cash to fund NHS pay offer, says Jeremy Hunt Jeremy Hunt has conceded the Treasury will have to find extra money to fund the pay offer to NHS staff, though the Department of Health and Social Care will also be forced to make savings.

Health unions are now consulting their members on the offer, which includes a one-off bonus of up to 8.2% for this year and a pay rise of 5% from April, plus more for the lowest-paid. The Guardian

See also:

• NHS Confederation responds to Secretary of State's comments on AfC pay offer NHS Confederation
• NHS Providers responds to secretary of state's pay offer statement NHS Providers
• NHS pay deal: UK Treasury to provide extra funding Channel 4 News
• Health chiefs say NHS pay offer must be fully funded after government pledge The Guardian