Health visitors to return after nine-month strike over pay and grading

Health visitors in Wales are set to return to work next week following a deal that ends a nine-month strike, the BBC reported.

The strike involved about 100 health visitors employed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and was over pay and job grading, with workers claiming losses up to £9,000 annually.

During the strike, thousands of appointments were missed and home visits dropped significantly, with the health board prioritizing safety and accessibility of services.

The agreement includes offering all health visitors new roles and developing a specialist health visitor position with additional responsibilities, pending approval.

Unite union described the deal as a "historic pay win" and a major victory for workers, while the Welsh government emphasized the priority of restoring services for babies and young children.

Health board leadership welcomed the resolution and highlighted the immediate focus on service restoration.