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Health Professions: Training

Commons · Question 101010 · Tabled 17 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how extra training places as set out in the 10 year plan will be divided between specialities.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 9 Jan 2026

As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan published in July this year, over the three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.On 8 December, the...