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The NHS is the UK’s publicly funded medical and healthcare provider.

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Do the NHS pay breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at the NHS.

Last updated 27 March 2024

How we know this

Based on data from 154 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and March 2024.

82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

Why this matters

A good job should have paid breaks.

You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

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What people are saying about sick pay at the NHS

  • Best thing

    Helping people

    Worst thing

    Not having proper breaks
    Staff shortage
    Under paid work
    Under appreciated

    4.2

    NHS HCA, April 2023

  • Best thing

    Learn new things bymyself

    Worst thing

    Not enough time & no breaks

    3.0

    NHS Administrator, October 2022

  • Best thing

    Helping patients

    Worst thing

    Sometimes it can be very busy and breaks have to be cut short

    9.9

    NHS Domestic, August 2022

  • Best thing

    I get to interact with people

    Worst thing

    High stress level, lack of constant support, short breaks compared to long shifts

    5.5

    NHS HCA, June 2022

  • Best thing

    Patients, colleagues, convenient

    Worst thing

    Don't usually get my designated breaks due to work load

    8.6

    NHS Clinical support worker, December 2021

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