Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 25476

Pharmacy: Recruitment and Training

Tabled: 21 January 2025
Answered: 28 January 2025

Question

Chris Coghlan

Liberal DemocratDorking and Horley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to attract health workers to (a) train for and (b) work in community pharmacies.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
As private employers, community pharmacies are responsible for the recruitment and retention of staff. The Department and NHS England also provides support and funding for initial education and training, apprenticeships, and upskilling staff to develop kn...

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