NHS England and NHS Wales Pay 2022
We are currently balloting respective BDA members on the recent announcement on Pay for NHS staff in England and NHS Staff in Wales.
Delayed, disappointing pay rise will leave staff considering their futures, say health unions
Health unions representing more than a million NHS staff in England - including the BDA - have reacted with dismay to the NHS pay rise of £1,400 announced by the government.
BDA response to the RCN’s change of position on NHS pay
The BDA and our partner NHS unions have issued a joint statement in response to a change of position on NHS pay by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
BDA Statement on Ukraine
The BDA condemns the illegal invasion of a sovereign nation and calls for Russia to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.
BDA welcomes U-turn on mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff
The BDA welcomes the government’s announcement that COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for dietitians and others working in the NHS.
BDA Trade Union position on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff
Following the disappointing decision taken by Parliament on 14 December to introduce mandatory COVID vaccinations for all NHS staff, the BDA would like to reiterate our position of opposition.
Consultation on pay in Wales agreed
The BDA has balloted its Wales NHS Members on the additional offer and the result is to accept additional enhancements.
Update on NHS pay consultation in England and Wales 2021
Find out the results of the consultation exercise on the government pay awards in England and Wales we recently asked members to take part in.
BDA Trade Union position on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
The BDA Trade Union National Executive Committee has taken a clear and definitive position in opposition to any attempts to make the take-up of the vaccination mandatory.
Delayed pay rise will leave staff disappointed, say health unions
Health unions representing 1.2 million NHS staff in England have responded to the 3% NHS pay rise announced by the government, which accepts the recommendation made by the independent pay review body.
BDA praises skilled professionals from around the world who choose to work in the NHS
Baroness Harding’s reported promise to “end the reliance on foreign doctors and nurses” fails to recognise the central role that health and care professionals from outside the UK have played in the NHS throughout its history. We are once again disappointed by the focus of this government on restricting those willing to work in the National Health Service rather than investment and support for the health service as a whole.
BDA joins call for PM to begin public inquiry into handling of COVID-19
The BDA Trade Union has joined calls with fellow unions in the TUC for an immediate public inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.