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Nursing Associates

Asked by Sir Ashley FoxConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 79897

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had on the future role of Nursing Associates within the NHS.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Secretary of State has not had any discussions on the future role of Nursing Associates specifically. The Government is committed to publishing a 10-Year Workforce Plan which will create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. We are working through how the Plan will articulate the changes for different professional groups.

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