66% NHS workers have considered quitting in the past six months

According to trade union GMB, two-thirds (66%) of NHS workers have considered leaving in the past six months.

The poll of almost 2,000 NHS and ambulance workers found that 60% would not sign up to work for the NHS if they were starting their career again, knowing what they know now.

GMB Union gathered evidence for a Pay Review Body (PRB) submission.

The PRB reviewed evidence from various stakeholders – including workers bodies and the Government – before making a recommendation for NHS pay rises for the following year.

Rachel Harrison, national secretary at GMB, said: “NHS workers have had a desperate 14 years.

“Real terms pay cuts, under-staffing, a global pandemic – it’s no surprise they’re ready to throw the towel in, or wish they’d never joined.

“This year’s above inflation pay rise was the first step in a long journey to making our health service a decent place to work once again.

“GMB’s submission to the PRB will make the case on behalf of health workers as to what needs to happen next.”

Workplace Journal reached out to the NHS for a comment.