Professional position

Article Abstract:

Nurses' pay has been falling behind other publicly funded occupations since 1988. Wages for the police and fire brigade are substantially higher than for nurses. Income Data Service (IDS) statistics for 1992 indcate an average weekly wage of 297.10 pounds sterling for nurses and 411.70 pounds for police sergeants. Social workers also generally earn more than nurses. However, the IDS considers many nurses gained large increases through clinical grading. It suggests the Pay Review Body has maintained nurses comparative position.

Compensation and benefits, Surveys, Wages, Wages and salaries

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Discontinuing education

Article Abstract:

Department of Health (DoH) insistence on a more precise budget has delayed the introduction of nurses' Post-Registration Education and Practice Project (PREP). Financing five days of study leave every third year has been estimated to cost between 50 and 100 million pounds sterling. Professionals fear the delay may be an attempt to shelve the project. It is doubtful whether the DoH costings will be more accurate due to difficulties in obtaining relevant information.

Finance, Education, Continuing education

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Emergency report

Article Abstract:

British ambulance services are failing to meet Citizen's Charter response times. The Charter maintains 50% of ambulances should arrive within eight minutes and 95% within 21 minutes. However, Department of Health statistics for 1990-1991 reveal inadequacies in 40 out of 54 services. Centralisation of ambulance services and emergency telephone lines is likely to worsen the situation. Delays in transfer of accident and emergency patients is also causing concern.

Standards, Ambulance service, Ambulance services

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