In October 2023, it emerged that the number of people waiting longer than 18 months for NHS treatment in England was growing. Data analysed by PA Media last month suggested that, despite recent decreases in the waiting list in England, it was still higher than when Sunak’s pledge was made. The list stood at 7.21m outstanding treatments in January 2023. In November, NHS England figures showed 7.61m treatments were yet to be carried out. NHS workers, many of whom have seen substantial pay cuts in real terms under Conservative governments, have been exercising their right to take industr…
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Response rates from 136 Reading voters.
93% Yes |
7% No |
93% Yes |
7% No |
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Unique answers from Reading voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9Q4HVGH9mos9MO
Raising pay won't reduce wait times only increasing staff numbers to avoid burnout and high turnover will help that.
@9NWCCZF9mos9MO
Raising NHS salaries has no bearing on wait times, but they should have their salaries raised regardless
@9Q3GSMD9mos9MO
It is not entirely around the salaries. We need to increase capacity as a whole with updated infrastructure, improved social programmes and a push to improve food quality intake.
@9NXB4D99mos9MO
This question and answer are not relative to each other. We deserve a wage rise, reflective of our skill set - this does not, however, impact upon wait times. Staff strikes to campaign for fair pay does had minimal impact on wait times.
Wait times are impacted by budget cuts imposed by the Govt, closure and privatisation of health and care services.
@9PZMMR99mos9MO
The main problem is how overworked our doctors are. A good wage doesn't matter if you don't have a life to spend it on.
@9PR954T9mos9MO
No why would paying them more reduce wait times are they suddenly going to be more efficient in their job?
@9NXLFWH9mos9MO
Invest in training and senior staff to run the nhs better. Too many inefficiencies in doctors surgery’s and hospitals are causing delays as well as non paying foreigners and over population.
@9NXJ8669mos9MO
Salaries should increase but more importantly working conditions need to be improved to stop healthcare professionals leaving.
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