The Royal College of Nursing has paused its strike action after the government agreed to discuss pay.
In a joint statement issued by the union and the Department of Health, both sides said “intensive” discussions would begin on Wednesday on a new pay deal.
The RCN had previously said it would not pause its walkouts unless ministers agreed to discuss pay for the current financial year, which the government refused to agree to. The statement said: “The Government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed to enter a process of intensive talks. Both sides are committed to finding a fair and reasonable settlement that recognises the vital role that nurses and nursing play in the National Health Service and the wider economic pressures facing the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister’s priority to halve inflation. The talks will focus on pay, terms and conditions, and productivity enhancing reforms.
“The Health Secretary will meet with the Royal College of Nursing on Wednesday to begin talks. The Royal College of Nursing will pause strike action during these talks.”
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