Nurses working in Welsh care homes will miss out on most of the 2.25% increase to NHS-Funded Nursing Care that was announced in the April 2010 budget. Local health boards have decided to award the full 2.25% increase only to nurses working in hospitals, whilst those working in independent care homes will only receive 0.75%. The decision has been heavily criticised by the Welsh Conservative party, who are calling for all nursing staff to be treated on ‘an even playing field’ whether they work for the NHS or in the private sector.
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