MPs to probe ability of workforce plan to meet challenges facing NHSÂ
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.
Meeting details
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
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Workforce plan (Non-inquiry session)
Chief Executive and Registrar at General Medical Council
England Director at Royal College of Nursing
Chair at Royal College of General Practitioners Council
Chief Executive at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust
At 3:15pm: Oral evidence
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Workforce plan (Non-inquiry session)
National Medical Director at NHS England
Chief Workforce, Education and Training Officer at NHS England
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.