The Government has announced an above-inflation pay rise for 900,000 public sector workers - but nurses and other NHS staff are not included in the pay rise. Mandy Bellfield, 58, a nurse in Leeds for more than 40 years said: "Like all of my colleagues I am appalled that my profession and other members of the NHS family will not receive a pay rise this year. We don't feel valued. A lot of my colleagues on the frontline have had first-hand experience of the pandemic. We're all angry." Full story: Leeds nurses and NHS workers organise protest over lack of pay rise
1. Pay rise
The Government has announced an above-inflation pay rise for 900,000 public sector workers, including teachers and doctors. Photo: Danny Lawson
2. "Vital contribution"
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said public sector workers had made a "vital contribution" to the country during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Danny Lawson
3. Cleaners and paramedics
Hospital cleaners, nurses, security guards, physiotherapists, emergency call handlers, paramedics, midwives, radiographers and other NHS staff are also not included in the pay rise deal. Photo: Danny Lawson
4. Bring forward
This is because they are in the final year of a three-year pay deal, but unions want the Government to show its appreciation for NHS staff by bringing it forward to this year. Photo: Danny Lawson
5. "We don't feel valued"
Mandy Bellfield, 58, nurse, said: "Like all of my colleagues I am appalled that my profession and other members of the NHS family will not receive a pay rise this year. We don't feel valued." Photo: Danny Lawson
6. Frustrated at the government
Mandy added: "A lot of my colleagues on the frontline have had first-hand experience of the pandemic. We're all angry and frustrated at the Government." Photo: Danny Lawson