Petition · past parliament

Pay rise for NHS nurses, cleaners and porters Fairer contracts for junior docs

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

We want;
A significant pay rise for nurses
A significant pay rise for cleaners and porters
A fairer contract for junior doctors and trainee nurses

We want an independent investigation into the payment structure of nurses so that those with specialist skills are recognised and paid accordingly.
In light of the COIVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear and real to the general population just how hard of a job nurses and all hospital staff do.

These people are the true backbone of our society. They put their lives and health literally "on the line" and we, as a nation, want to see them adequately financially repaid for their service.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Increase pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work

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Timeline

29 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
13 May 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 May 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.