Written questions

NHS England: Redundancy

Commons · Question 119529 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the NHS England voluntary redundancy scheme on its ability to deliver its functions.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 23 Mar 2026

The NHS England voluntary redundancy scheme was launched in December 2025, with staff able to submit applications. Following closure of the window for applications, there has been a considered and risk-based approvals process to determine whether applicat...