Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 22 May 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Paramedical Staff: Recruitment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help Newly Qualified Paramedics (NQPs) into work.

Answer

Decisions on the employment of newly qualified paramedics 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.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 2254
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Recruitment Paramedical staff
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Paramedical Staff: Recruitment

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