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NHS: Staff

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 13 November 2025UIN 84680

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to publish the NHS long-term workforce plan.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government will publish the 10 Year Workforce Plan in spring 2026.

This plan will set out action to create a workforce able to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. It is important we do this in a robust and joined up way. We are therefore engaging extensively with partners to ensure this plan delivers for staff and patients.

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