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Physiotherapy: Labour Turnover

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 20 June 2025UIN 60509

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to the NHS on retention of newly qualified physiotherapists.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government is committed to making the National Health Service the best place to work, to ensure the retention of our hardworking and dedicated staff, including physiotherapists.

NHS England is leading work nationally through its retention programme to drive a consistent, system-wide approach to staff retention across NHS trusts. This ensures trusts have access to proven retention strategies, data-driven monitoring, and can foster a more stable, engaged, productive, and supported workforce.

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