Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 13938

Anaesthetics: Recruitment

Tabled: 12 November 2024
Answered: 21 November 2024

Question

Dr Beccy Cooper

LabourWorthing West

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of anaesthetists.

Answer

Karin Smyth
NHS staff have been overworked for years, with staff being burnt out and demoralised.We are committed to training the staff we need, including anaesthetists, to ensure patients are cared for by the right professional, when and where they need it.We will e...

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