The focus on how NHS staffing shortages are tackled is shifting towards long term planning with an emphasis on permanent staff recruitment and retention, as outlined in the NHS People Plan.

As part of the NHS Workforce Alliance, we can support strategies which encourage staff retention.  Areas where we can make a difference include: 

• Occupational health and learning and training
• Pastoral care for overseas recruits
• Support in reducing agency spend and growing substantive and bank staff.

To find out more, please see the NHS Workforce Alliance website - Supporting Strategies Encouraging Staff Retention.