Select Committee · Health and Social Care Committee
Workforce plan
Status: Closed
Opened: 5 Jul 2023
Closed: 30 May 2024
Inquiry scope
MPs will examine the newly published Long Term Workforce Plan and the extent to which it will address challenges facing the NHS. Professor Stephen Powis, NHS England’s National Medical Director, will face questions in a topical evidence session. Also before the Committee, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council and representatives of two Royal Colleges. Former doctor Adam Kay will also give evidence. Among areas to be considered, changes to training, including shortened programmes, measures to improve retention and the greater use of apprenticeships.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2023 | Adam Kay, writer and former doctor, Alex Whitfield · Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Charley Massey · General Medical Council, Dr Navina Evans · NHS England, Patricia Marquis · Royal College of Nursing, Professor Kamila Hawthorne · Royal College of GPs, Professor Stephen Powis · NHS England | View ↗ |
Written evidence
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Kay, writer and former doctor | — | 1 |
| Alex Whitfield · Chief Executive | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust | 1 |
| Charley Massey · Chief Executive and Registrar | General Medical Council | 1 |
| Dr Navina Evans · Chief Workforce, Education and Training Officer | NHS England | 1 |
| Patricia Marquis · England Director | Royal College of Nursing | 1 |
| Professor Kamila Hawthorne · Chair | Royal College of GPs | 1 |
| Professor Stephen Powis · National Medical Director | NHS England | 1 |