Thank you for contacting me about workforce planning and the Health and Care Bill. Our NHS relies on effective workforce planning to ensure we can meet the health and care needs of local communities and I applaud the dedication of healthcare professionals across a range of professions.
Clause 35 of the Health and Care Bill would require the publication of a workforce report at least every five years - covering the whole of the NHS including primary, secondary and community care.
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