Written questions

Health Services: Coastal Areas and Rural Areas

Commons · Question 126850 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is provided to recruit and retain staff in coastal and rural health economies such as Torbay and South Devon.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 20 Apr 2026

Decisions about recruitment are a matter for individual National Health Service employers, who manage this at a local level to ensure they have the staff they need to deliver safe and effective care.As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government is...