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Written question asked by Sarah Hall (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Paediatrics: Pathology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to fill vacant consultant posts in Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology working in the South West and the Midlands.

Answer

Decisions about recruitment are a matter for individual National Health Service employers, who manage this at a local level to ensure they have the staff they need to deliver effective care.

The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to set out action to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. The 10 Year Workforce Plan will ensure the NHS has the right people in the right places, with the right skills when needed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103556
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Consultants Paediatrics Vacancies South West Pathology Midlands
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk