Responding to the latest rise in inflation figures, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said:
“Inflation now at a 40-year high, combined with decade long stagnant wage growth, will force many nursing staff to question if they can afford to stay in the profession.
“Thousands have already left nursing this year, leaving tens of thousands of vacancies and patient care at risk.
“The new prime minister must grip the issues in the economy and the nursing workforce, or this crisis will grow even further.
“Nursing staff have had enough, and next month we will ballot our members on strike action. Ministers cannot ignore this any longer.”
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Notes to editors
ONS data released today shows inflation rose to 10.1% in July.
