Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87061

Department of Health and Social Care: Conditions of Employment

Tabled: 31 October 2025

Answered: 28 November 2025

Question

Neil O'Brien

Conservative — Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many staff in his Department (a) did not retain employment following the completion of their probationary period and (b) had their probationary period extended in each of the last five years.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Department’s probation policy and guidance advises managers on the steps to take to assess a new employee’s suitability for the post and to provide support to enable them to succeed. It also advises on the steps to take where performance, attendance, ...

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