Updates for NHS Professionals Bank Members

National Living Wage update from 1st April 2026 

In line with the Government’s announcement in November 2025, updated National Living Wage (NLW) rates will came into effect from 1st April 2026. NHS Professionals has reviewed these changes and has updated its systems to ensure the appropriate rates are applied.

Find out more information on National Living Wage changes.

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – Effective 6 April 2026
 
What Has Changed?

From 6 April 2026:
• SSP is payable from Day 1 of sickness.
• There is no minimum earnings threshold.
• SSP is paid at 80% of Average Weekly Earnings (AWE), subject to a statutory weekly maximum.

For 2026/27, the statutory weekly maximum is £123.25.

Who Qualifies?

You may qualify for SSP if:
• You have an agreed and confirmed shift or assignment; and
• You follow the sickness reporting procedure.
• SSP is only payable for confirmed shifts.
• If no shifts were agreed, no SSP is payable.
• A confirmed shift becomes a “qualifying day” for SSP purposes.

Reporting Sickness

You must:
• Report sickness to the ward or unit you are due to work on through My:Bank. To do this, cancel your booked shift using the reason code ‘Sickness’.
• We also request you call the ward or unit out of courtesy but this is not mandatory.

Failure to follow reporting procedures will affect payment.

For any questions, please click the relevant article below: 
• How do I claim Sick Pay? 
• How do I report sickness?