Health Professions
Lords · Question HL13964 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bird
To ask His Majesty's Government what analysis they have undertaken of the distribution of healthcare professionals across regions; and how workforce planning reflects areas of greatest health needs.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 4 Feb 2026
There are a range of sources that present data detailing how staff working in National Health Service roles are distributed across England. These published sources include, but are not limited to, information on the trust and region of staff employed by N...