Cumbrian hospitals staff must work Queen's Jubilee for no extra pay

By Pamela McGowan Health reporter

Last updated at 10:15, Saturday, 21 April 2012

While street parties get underway across the county to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee many Cumbrian health staff will find themselves having to work – and for no extra pay.

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working for nhs on a bank holiday is both pleasure and pain

Posted by nhs staff on 20 May 2012 at 02:46

People should stop whinging and be just be thankful that they have a job. They're getting a day off in lieu, what more do they want?

Posted by Nikki on 3 May 2012 at 10:03

i either have to work it or take a day's holiday it should be the same for every one no matter who they work for.As a matter of intrest are the school's closed!!! i bet they are ANOTHER DAY OFF FOR TEACHERS!!!

Posted by DJR on 2 May 2012 at 12:07

This day is only classed as a public holiday,not a bank holiday there is no law that says everybody gets it off it is up to the employer,many many people will be working without extra pay or a day in lieu,the day off will also cost this country which is on its knees a fortune

Posted by Dave on 30 April 2012 at 06:59

Lets face it, most people do not think NHS staff work hard. After saying this, if you see workers chatting or having a cup of tea you may think this. However, the chat may be work related, the cup of tea may be the first the've had all day. People standing around a hole in the street, they get paid a good wage, are they skiving or discussing the danger of a potential gas leak, guess what most people would think. I could go on compairing this scenario but i would have to include every kind of employment. People, most nhs staff couldn't give two hoots what you think, we know how hard we work and you're entitled to your opinion, and i hope the negative outlook of some posters doesn't end up affecting their health, you may have to come into contact with the people you critisise.

Posted by Another NHS worker on 28 April 2012 at 09:46

If we all petition HM the Queen, perhaps she will pay all of our overtime hours worked.

After all, it's her special occasion.

Doesn't the birthday boy (or girl) usually buy a round of drinks or supply a cake or something similar?

Posted by Derek on 27 April 2012 at 12:06

Blimey - how people diversify their comments. I've had appalling service from some NHS staff and fantastic service too. It's as individual as people who work. I wish more people had your attitude A staff nurse, and nobody should have to be insulted. There are people who post comments simply for controversy and they will be absolutely jealous of you for having jobs. That said, no extra pay for a bank holiday is just no worry is it. I don't get it either in my employment. I just get on with my job, and am thankful for a good salary - probably like most NHS staff so don't listen, just carry on trying to improve the service for which you work. You take home the pay - not the mindless few who shout on here!

Posted by Jun on 26 April 2012 at 20:41

absolutelly disgusted by some comments welcome to the nhs where you can assault staff free of charge & treat hospitals like butlins no wonder people keep coming back

Posted by nhs worker on 25 April 2012 at 21:04

I am shocked at the comment made by the person who said all we do is drink tea and chat up Doctors. How dare you!What an insult to all the NHS Staff who work hard.I dont care about having time off. We operate 24hrs a day, 52 weeks of the year.Get a grip will you. You havent a clue!

Posted by A staff nurse on 25 April 2012 at 17:03

NHS workers should be payed a premium for working public holidays.
Shops should be closed on Public holidays to allow staff time with their friends and family without prejudice.
Business' that want to open on public holidays should pay their staff a premium. A level playing field.

Posted by Craig on 25 April 2012 at 06:50