Select Committee · Health and Social Care Committee
Work of the Department
Status: Closed
Opened: 20 Jan 2022
Closed: 1 Mar 2022
Inquiry scope
MPs will scrutinize the Health and Social Care Secretary on plans to deal with the multiple crises facing the sector in this one-off session. The session is expected to cover the Government’s workforce strategy, including provisions set out in the Health and Care Bill. Staff pay, employee burnout, and integrating social care and NHS workforce planning are on the agenda. The Committee is also expected to question the Secretary of State on plans for the next stage of the Covid pandemic and the impact of mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers. Spending, budget, and plans to recover elective care may also be discussed. A selection of questions crowdsourced from the public will be put to the Health and Social Care Secretary.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2022 | Matthew Style · Department of Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Sajid Javid · Department of Health and Social Care | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Style · Director General for Secondary Care and Integration | Department of Health and Social Care | 1 |
| Rt Hon Sajid Javid · Secretary of State | Department of Health and Social Care | 1 |