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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Paramedical Staff

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the (a) recruitment and (b) retention of paramedics.

Answer

The Government is committed to making the National Health Service the best place to work to support and retain our hardworking and dedicated healthcare professionals. 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.

Our upcoming 10 Year Workforce Plan will ensure the NHS has the right people in the right places, with the right skills to care for patients, when they need it, and will make sure staff are better treated, have better training, more fulfilling roles, and hope for the future.

Decisions on the employment of 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.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4492
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Recruitment Paramedical staff Labour turnover
Link
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