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The 'Fair Pay Overdue' initiative calls on the Government to end restraint in the NHS and commit to fully fund a pay rise for midwives, MSWs and other NHS staff.
The RCM said Government pay freezes and restraint have "seen the value of pay of the average midwife drop by over £6000 since 2010".
It warns that with inflation increasing rapidly, the value of pay is set to drop even further.
Jon Skewes, RCM director for policy, employment relations and communications, said: "The government must commit to fully fund a real terms pay increase for midwives and NHS staff.
"Anything less will fundamentally damage employment relations in the NHS and will add to the already rock-bottom NHS morale.
"It will further push midwives out of the profession at a time when we already have a shortage of midwives that is getting worse. We need our NHS staff more than ever because ultimately, investment in NHS staff is an investment in high quality, safe NHS care."
A Department of Health spokesperson said: "As the secretary of state has made clear, the support and welfare of NHS staff is a top priority as they do a fantastic job - the government is committed to ensuring they can continue to deliver world-class patient care."
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RCM Launches New Campaign To End The Pay Cap
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has launched a new campaign to help bring to an end the pay cap.The 'Fair Pay Overdue' initiative calls on the Government to end restraint in the NHS and commit to fully fund a pay rise for midwives, MSWs and other NHS staff.
The RCM said Government pay freezes and restraint have "seen the value of pay of the average midwife drop by over £6000 since 2010".
It warns that with inflation increasing rapidly, the value of pay is set to drop even further.
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Jon Skewes, RCM director for policy, employment relations and communications, said: "The government must commit to fully fund a real terms pay increase for midwives and NHS staff.
"Anything less will fundamentally damage employment relations in the NHS and will add to the already rock-bottom NHS morale.
"It will further push midwives out of the profession at a time when we already have a shortage of midwives that is getting worse. We need our NHS staff more than ever because ultimately, investment in NHS staff is an investment in high quality, safe NHS care."
A Department of Health spokesperson said: "As the secretary of state has made clear, the support and welfare of NHS staff is a top priority as they do a fantastic job - the government is committed to ensuring they can continue to deliver world-class patient care."
(LM/MH)
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