Boris Johnson speaks on NHS pay rise

The transcript discusses the 1% pay offer for NHS staff, expressing gratitude for their efforts during the pandemic. It highlights the challenges of a public sector pay freeze and outlines financial support provided to the NHS, including an additional £62 billion. The transcript also notes an increase in nurse recruitment and applications, with 10,000 more nurses this year compared to last.

What is the public sector pay freeze mentioned in the text?

What is the overall sentiment expressed by the speaker towards NHS staff?