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NHS England: Sick Leave

Commons · Question 122773 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 7 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many days were taken by NHS England staff as sick leave in total in each month since January 2024; and what the average number was.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 7 Apr 2026

NHS England publishes monthly information on the sickness absence of staff employed by NHS bodies, including NHS England. This is available at the following link:https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-sickness-absence-rat...