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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2022. It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Staff

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, reference to para 5.59 of the Autumn Statement, CP 751, published on 17 November, which organisations he plans to involve in independently verifying the NHS workforce forecasts; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of including medical royal colleges holding workforce census data in this process.

Answer

The Government has committed to publishing a workforce plan next year, which will include independently verified forecasts for the number of healthcare professionals required in future years, taking account of improvements in retention and productivity. NHS England is engaging with a range of stakeholders in developing this plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98750
Session
2022-23
Related items
Autumn Statement 2022
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
NHS: Staff
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
NHS Staff
Link
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