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Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 19 June 2026UIN 9165

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which organisations, bodies, trade unions and other stakeholders have been (a) provided with advance sight of and (b) briefed on the contents of the forthcoming Workforce Plan.

Answered by Karin Smyth

We have undertaken an extensive programme of engagement to support the development the 10 Year Workforce Plan. This has included meeting with trade unions, education partners, Royal Colleges, think tanks, charities and system partners. This engagement has included briefing on proposed elements of the plan, where appropriate.

Advanced sight of early versions of the plan has been provided on an individual basis to support its development.

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