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Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Rheumatology: Recruitment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of rheumatologists working in England.

Answer

We set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England that over the next three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts, with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.

This Government is committed to training the staff we need, including doctors, to ensure patients are cared for by the right professional, when and where they need it. We will publish a 10 Year Workforce Plan to set out action to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed services set out in the 10-Year Health Plan.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115009
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Recruitment Rheumatology
Link
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