Written question asked by Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 1 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.
NHS: Staff
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure safe staffing levels in the NHS.
- Answer
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Staffing in our health service is a priority for this Government. That's why we have invested in the frontline. There are around 11,800 more full time equivalent hospital and community doctors since May 2010, and 13,300 more full time equivalent nurses than in May 2010. With almost 52,000 doctors and 51,000 nurses in training, we will continue to make sure we have the staff available to give patients high quality care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 908637
- Session
- 2016-17
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- NHS Staff Safety
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- 2017-02-07 16:44:03 +0000
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