Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114471

Department of Health and Social Care: Conditions of Employment

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of staff in his Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.

Answer

Karin Smyth

As of January 2026, 97% staff are on office‑based contracts, no staff are on hybrid contracts, and 3% staff are on remote‑working contracts.