Doctors and dentists in Wales given 4% pay rise as Welsh Government announce NHS pay awards

Doctors and dentists working for the Welsh NHS will receive a 4% pay rise, it has been announced.
Other NHS workers will get a 3.6% increase, with both uplifts above inflation which currently sits at 3.5%.
Wales' health secretary Jeremy Miles has confirmed that both pay awards will be backdated to 1 April this year, with the pay rises are a result of recommendations made by the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) and the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) for 2025-26.
The increases, recommended by independent pay review bodies, are above the rate of inflation, which jumped to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.
These offers are in line with those given to NHS staff in England.
The 4% rise will apply to the following groups:
Staff who will see the 3.6% rise include nurses, cleaners, porters, and healthcare support workers.
The independent review by the NHS Pay Review Body also made additional recommendations outside of pay, which will be considered separately.
It was also announced that while pay rises for primary care workers including community pharmacies, NHS optometry and all staff working in general practice and dental teams was outside the scope of the recommendations, the Welsh Government said it wants to see a "fair and proportionate" rise across this sector.
Jeremy Miles added: "While falling outside the scope of the DDRB recommendations, we want to see a fair and proportionate pay uplift across primary care, including community pharmacies, NHS optometry and all staff working in general practice and dental teams.
"This is in recognition of the vital role primary care, and its staff, plays in delivering essential services to people throughout Wales.
"I would like to extend my thanks to all NHS staff for their ongoing dedication and hard work. Your commitment to providing exceptional care and services is truly appreciated."

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