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NHS England

Asked by Matt VickersConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 77666

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the abolition of NHS England on the pace of workforce planning in addition to the long-term workforce plan.

Answered by Karin Smyth

No assessment has been made of the potential impact of the abolition of NHS England on the pace of workforce planning in addition to the long-term workforce plan.We will publish our 10 Year Workforce Plan by the end of this year.

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