Campaigners outside Chesterfield Town Hall.Campaigners outside Chesterfield Town Hall.
Campaigners outside Chesterfield Town Hall.

Pictures show protesters in Chesterfield demanding better pay for NHS staff

Healthcare workers and their supporters gathered in Chesterfield at the weekend as part of a nationwide protest calling for improved pay for NHS staff.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 6th Jul 2021, 17:29 BST

Campaigners made their voices heard on Saturday – ahead of the NHS’s 73rd birthday on Monday.

Their demands included a 15 per cent pay rise for staff, no further cuts and an end to privatisation of the NHS.

Our photographer Jason Chadwick took these pictures.

Our photographer Jason Chadwick took these pictures.

The past 18 months have made people realise how important the NHS and its workers are.

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The past 18 months have made people realise how important the NHS and its workers are. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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The rain didn't stop people from turning out to get their message across.

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The rain didn't stop people from turning out to get their message across. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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Protesters waved placards as they called for improved pay 'now'.

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Protesters waved placards as they called for improved pay 'now'. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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More protests are expected to take place locally and across the country.

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More protests are expected to take place locally and across the country. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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