Recommendations & Conclusions
6 items
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Conclusion
Third Report - Workforce: recruitment, …
Accepted
We welcome the previous Secretary of State’s determination to meet his duties under section 41 of the Health and Care Act. To meet these duties, the new Secretary of State must lay before Parliament objective, transparent and independently audited reports on workforce projections for health, public health, and social care …
Government response. The government committed to publishing a Long Term Workforce Plan shortly, which will include independently-verified projections for doctors, nurses, and other professionals needed in 5, 10, and 15 years, building on the HEE strategic framework.
Department of Health and Social Care
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Recommendation
Third Report - Workforce: recruitment, …
Accepted
Without full and frank transparency on projected workforce gaps, the public and NHS staff can have little confidence that the Government has grasped the depth of the workforce crisis, and little confidence in Framework 15 or the NHS workforce strategy. The Government must authorise arm’s length bodies to publish data …
Government response. The government agrees with the recommendation for robust, long-term workforce planning and has commissioned the NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan, which will include independently-verified projections for 5, 10, and 15 years and is committed to publishing it shortly.
Department of Health and Social Care
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Recommendation
Third Report - Workforce: recruitment, …
Accepted
Maternity services in England and Wales are under unsustainable pressure. We welcome the commitments that the Government has made in response to the Ockenden report, whilst recognising that these changes will come too late for some mothers and babies. The Government must intervene with immediate action on recruitment and retention …
Government response. The NHS is allocating £127 million to trusts to boost staffing numbers and improve leadership, training and working culture, funding an e-rostering tool, and investing in training for staff. They have also increased midwifery training places by 26% since 2017, …
Department of Health and Social Care
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Recommendation
Third Report - Workforce: recruitment, …
Accepted
Managed well, the trend towards less-than-full-time and flexible working will be a powerful force in making the NHS a more attractive employer. However, in order to maintain standards of care for patients and offer truly flexible working to staff, the NHS will have to increase its overall staff headcount. It …
Government response. The government accepted the recommendation, stating they have commissioned the NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan and the HEE Framework 15 to provide independently-verified projections for 5, 10, and 15 years, committing to publishing it shortly.
Department of Health and Social Care
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Conclusion
Third Report - Workforce: recruitment, …
Accepted
Wider market forces, including the rising cost of living, a lack of affordable housing, and a lack of public transport in remote locations are having an impact on the recruitment and retention of health and social care workers. These issues manifest differently across the country, and it is clear that …
Government response. The government agrees with the statement, detailing existing and announced support for the cost of living, including energy bill relief and wider support, and referencing the £11.5 billion Affordable Homes Programme to address housing issues.
Department of Health and Social Care
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Conclusion
Third Report - Workforce: recruitment, …
Accepted
Labour Market Enforcement bodies must work closely with external partners in social care to find ways to disseminate information and raise awareness about employment rights and the enforcement powers of Labour Market Enforcement bodies among employers (including those receiving direct payments), workers, and Local Authorities.
Government response. The government agrees with the recommendation, stating that Labour Market Enforcement bodies already have an active, ongoing programme of engagement with external partners in the social care sector to disseminate information about employment rights and enforcement powers.
Department of Health and Social Care