Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101009

Anaesthetics: Training

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 9 January 2026

Question

Dr Simon Opher

LabourStroud

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the backlog for core anaesthetic training.

Answer

Karin Smyth
As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan published in July this year, over the three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.On 8 December, the...

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