Written question asked by Samantha Niblett (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his department is doing to address recruitment and retention issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Answer

Decisions on employment in obstetrics and gynaecology are a matter for individual National Health Service trusts which manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective care.

As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we are working closely with NHS England, employers, and educators to improve transition into the workforce.

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.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 16705
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Staff Health professions Recruitment Labour turnover Gynaecology Obstetrics
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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