AIBU to think a potential 2% pay rise for the NHS staff is ridiculous?

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NHS England is cautioning against giving employees raises of more than 2%. is A band 2 salary is now only 10p above minimum wage due to the recent increase in the minimum wage. Surely, a 2% increase is insufficient for a job this challenging? If you are still working in the NHS, can you share your reasons why?

GP staff do often get a rubbish deal. And it's a really hard job dealing with angry patients who can't get appointments - my mum was a GP receptionist. Clinical staff have greater responsibility than non qualified staff, but their day to day job is often easier.

Does anyone know when this is due to be paid?

My trust is saying August pay but im not holding my breath, its more likely going to be September's

We've just been told sometime in autumn

You will be paying more tax in Scotland...

Ending of October

Does anyone know if you can ask to receive the back pay of the pay rise over a number of months?
I have a friend who is on UC and is worried that one large(ISH) sum added to her pay in one month is going to cause her problems. Thank you.