NHS 10-year Workforce Plan

Part of Health and Social Care – in the House of Commons at on 13 January 2026.

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Photo of Karin Smyth Karin Smyth Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

Yes, because those issues are a result of the shocking staff morale as a result of the policies of the hon. Gentleman’s Government. As highlighted by Lord Darzi, staff morale, and issues around staff sickness and the huge increase in agency spending on their watch, are all signs of a system that is not functioning for patients or staff. We absolutely will bring forward measures to address those issues.