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50: After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause— “Workforce sufficiency assessment by Integrated Care BoardsAfter section 142C of the Mental Health Act 1983 (inserted by section 51 of this Act), insert—“142D Workforce sufficiency assessment by Integrated Care Boards(1) Each Integrated Care Board must conduct a workforce sufficiency assessment every two years to evaluate whether it has sufficient workforce resources to deliver services under this Act effectively. (2) The assessment may include—(a) an analysis of current workforce levels across all relevant service areas;(b) identification of workforce shortfalls;(c) an evaluation of the impact of staff shortages on patient care and service delivery;(d) proposals to address workforce challenges.(3) Integrated Care Boards may consult any relevant personnel or organisations they deem appropriate when conducting the assessment.(4) Each Integrated Care Board must publish a report outlining its findings upon completing the assessment.(5) The first reports must be published 12 months after the day on which the Mental Health Act 2025 is passed.””Member’s explanatory statement The amendment requires Integrated Care Boards to produce a biennial report assessing workforce sufficiency, identifying shortages, and proposing measures to address workforce challenges in delivering services.