NHS birthday: the workforce of this life-saving service needs us to care for them too, says TUC

Commenting on the 75^th birthday of the NHS today (Wednesday), TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:

“Most of us have a story about how the NHS saved the life of someone close to us. We owe this to several generations of NHS workers who run this remarkable service.

“But as we celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS, the workforce needs us to care for them too. Underfunding and staff shortages are causing burnout and the loss of experienced staff.

“It’s time to deliver long-term sustainable funding for our NHS, and to raise the pay of its workforce, so that our health service is fit to care for our families and communities for many years to come.”