NHS Sick Pay & Benefits Overview
Understanding NHS sick pay and benefits is essential for both employees and managers working under the Agenda for Change terms. The NHS offers enhanced sick pay entitlements that go beyond standard Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), helping to support staff financially during periods of illness or recovery.
Your entitlement depends on factors such as your length of service, number of sickness days, and absence history. Typically, NHS staff receive a combination of full pay and half pay for a defined number of weeks, depending on how long they’ve worked within the NHS.
To explore your entitlement in detail, the NHS Sick Pay Calculator 2025 can help you estimate how much full or half pay you’ll receive. For managers, tools like the NHS Absence Trigger Calculator are useful for monitoring attendance and managing policy thresholds fairly.
You can also find a full range of NHS pay and benefit tools on the NHS Salary Calculators website — designed to simplify pay and entitlement understanding for all NHS employees.
For official HR and pay guidance, visit the NHS Employers website for up-to-date information on sickness absence policies, pay bands, and benefits.
FAQ
Q1: What is NHS sick pay?
A: NHS sick pay is a contractual benefit that provides full or half pay for a set number of weeks, depending on your service length and absence record.
Q2: How is sick pay calculated under Agenda for Change?
A: The amount you receive depends on your continuous NHS service. The NHS Sick Pay Calculator 2025 can estimate your entitlement accurately.
Q3: Does NHS sick pay include statutory sick pay (SSP)?
A: Yes, SSP is included within NHS sick pay and not paid in addition to it.
Q4: What happens if I exceed the absence trigger point?
A: If your sickness absence reaches a trigger point, your manager may review your attendance record. The NHS Absence Trigger Calculator helps track when reviews are due.
Q5: Where can I find official NHS guidance on sickness absence?
A: The NHS Employers website provides detailed, official guidance on Agenda for Change policies, including sick pay and absence management.