16 Accepted in Part

We repeat our recommendation that HEE must be required (whether in its own right or...

Recommendation
We repeat our recommendation that HEE must be required (whether in its own right or as part of NHS England) to publish objective, transparent and independently-audited annual reports on workforce projections that cover the next five, ten and twenty years, including an assessment of whether sufficient numbers of staff are being trained. These projections must cover social care as well as the NHS given the close links between the two systems. We urge NHS England to ensure that workforce planning is included in any future iterations of the elective recovery plan.
Government Response Summary
The government accepted in principle, stating it already publishes independently verified workforce assessments at least every two years (not annually as recommended), covering health, social care, and public health. It also affirmed that DHSC works with NHS England to incorporate workforce planning into all NHS plans and give attention to social care.
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Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government Accepted in Part
Accept in principle. As set out in the response to recommendation 15, the Government recognises the importance of supporting frontline staff and the need for independently verified assessment of health, social care and public health workforce numbers. The Government publishes independently verified assessment of health, social care and public health workforce numbers at least once every two years, and will continue to do so. The Department of Health and Social Care continue to work closely with NHS England to ensure that workforce planning is incorporated into all aspects of NHS planning, and that social care is given the same level of attention.
Source
Committee Health and Social Care Committee
Inquiry Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic
Report Ninth report - Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic 06 Jan 2022 HC 599
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Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.6 yrs
Report published 06 Jan 2022