Petition · HM Treasury

Introduce a healthcare worker tax relief scheme for NHS and supporting staff.

Open for signatures 152 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce a tax relief scheme for NHS healthcare workers and private staff supporting NHS services, including higher tax-free allowances, reduced National Insurance, and tax-free overtime to improve retention, recruitment and morale.
Healthcare workers provide vital services but face increasing financial pressure during workforce shortages. Many are paid from publicly funded services yet are taxed on those earnings. The Government should introduce a healthcare worker tax relief scheme including higher tax-free allowances, reduced National Insurance contributions, and tax-free overtime for NHS employees and private or contracted staff supporting NHS services.

Timeline

14 Apr 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 152
Status Open for signatures
Department HM Treasury
Opened 14 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.