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Josie Irwin: Campaign for fair pay is a fight for future of the NHS

The 1% pay cap is causing low morale among nurses, has destabilised the workforce and is now putting patient care at risk, says the RCN’s lead pay negotiator.
Posted 11 November 2016 - 12:18
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