This briefing outlines the importance of prioritising the announcement of the 2024/25 pay award for NHS staff and explains the pay review process in England, with an overview of the:

• NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB), covering most NHS staff.
• Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Body (DDRB).
• Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB), covering very senior public sector managers, including in the NHS.