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Written question asked by Caroline Johnson (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. A substantive answer was provided by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Thursday, 13 November 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

NHS: Staff

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister of State for Health of 23 October 2025 on Impact of NHS workforce levels on cancer patients, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the time taken to publish the NHS workforce plan.

Answer

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.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84681
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Staff Cancer NHS Patients
Link
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