On 12 February 2026, the Government confirmed it will implement the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) recommendation of a 3.3% pay uplift for 2026/27. The increase will be paid in April 2026 and will apply to all Agenda for Change (AfC) bands. Structural reform talks on the AfC pay system are also set to begin, with any […]

Dear GMB@EMAS Members, Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent survey and consultative ballot. The message from members is clear: there is strong opposition to the issues we consulted you on. Your voice has been heard. The ballot results show that 82.5% of voters are against the rostering principles and 87.8% of […]

Dear GMB@EMAS Members, The Government has confirmed the NHS Pay Review Body’s headline recommendation of a 3.3% pay award for health workers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For the first time in years, this increase is due to be implemented on time in April. But while timely, the award is far from enough to […]