Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 108834

Nurses: Employment

Tabled: 27 January 2026

Answered: 3 February 2026

Question

James Naish

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to prevent universities from withdrawing nursing courses due to employment challenges faced by graduates.

Answer

Karin Smyth

To address graduate employment issues, in August 2025 the Government introduced the Graduate Guarantee.While the Government is committed to ensuring sustainable training pathways for healthcare professions, higher education institutions are independent pr...

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