Written question asked by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Health Services: Staff

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact on the mental health and wellbeing of secondary care staff if their partnership with NHS Practitioner Health is ended after the 12-month review period.

Answer: We recognise that the NHS Practitioner Health service is valued by many doctors. NHS England is reviewing the service as part of a wider review of its mental health and wellbeing offer to National Health Service staff. It was confirmed on 15 April 2024 that the service will continue to accept new patients from primary and secondary care whilst this review is undertaken over the next 12 months. NHS England will assess the impact and confirm future arrangements once the review has been completed.

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