Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 104330
Health Professions: Working Hours
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026
Question
James Naish
Labour — Rushcliffe
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve workplace catering and break facilities for healthcare workers.
Answer
Karin SmythGood physical working environments are important for staff wellbeing and retention. Staff need to be given the time and space to rest and recover from their work, particularly when working on-call or overnight. This is recognised as a priority in the NHS ...
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