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Asked by Adam DanceLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 June 2026UIN 9829

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to take steps to engage physicians from (a) Yeovil constituency and (b) England on the assumptions underpinning the modelling of workforce numbers in the 10-Year 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, including physicians from across the country.

Details on the constituencies of the partners engaged are not held.

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