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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 11 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by Ben Gummer (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 April 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Nurses: Migrant Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the reliance of health services on the recruitment of overseas nurses.

Answer

We remain committed to moving forwards towards a self-sustaining workforce and to reduce the demand for migrant labour, including nurses. In addition to increasing the number of nurses training places, Health Education England are investing almost £5 million in the Return to Practice programme, aimed at encouraging and supporting nurses who are no longer working to gain relevant training to return to work.

We are also providing £40 million in leadership training to create a new generation of senior nurses and ensuring preceptorship is available to support newly qualified nurses in their first year of working.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33357
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Nurses Migrant workers
Link
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