NHS Workforce Plan in Summer 25
But no reference to social care given
Government announces refreshed plan to tackle NHS workforce crisis
A new workforce plan to support the NHS and increase its workforce have been unveiled. Proposing to focus on on ‘shifting care from hospitals and into the community,’ the revised plan is due out in summer 2025.
But with no reference to social care in the new plans, Nicola McLeish, CEO, Surrey Care Association said: Whilst we welcome the commitment and support the government is showing to our NHS colleagues in terms of their workforce plan – in particular the shift to supporting people in their own communities and away from hospital settings wherever possible, we are disappointed that once again social care has not been acknowledged.’ 
Said government: As part of our 10 Year Health Plan, care will be shifted from hospital to the community to support the NHS to free up hospital appointments, tackling waiting lists and easing the strain on the health service.
Added Nicola McLeish: ‘The independent social care system is the bedrock that supports the essential work that the NHS does in acute and in community settings. Good social care enables people to live well and live independently, thus reducing the pressure on NHS services.’
- Find the government announcement here
SCA will continue to update its members on developments as they emerge.*Active Propsects/CareUK