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Recommendation 46

46 Not Addressed Paragraph: 165

NHS England needs national menopause strategy to retain senior staff

Recommendation
NHS England should develop and implement a national menopause strategy focused on the retention of senior staff who may be reducing their hours, leaving management or supervisory roles, or retiring earlier than intended, because of a lack of support around menopause.
Government Response Summary
The response discusses the UK Ethical Code of Practice for employing international health and care staff and ensuring they don't pay fees, which does not address the recommendation about a national menopause strategy for retaining senior staff.
Paragraph Reference: 165
Government Response Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
NHSE requires all trusts to follow the UK Ethical Code of Practice when employing international health and care staff, which is clear that applicants must not be required to pay any fees in order to gain employment and that the exact terms of a candidate’s contract— including those relating to circumstances in which advances may be reclaimed—must