Impact of Brexit Recruitment 2023-01-24
2023-01-24
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Q1
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The MP asks about the potential impact of Brexit on recruiting health and social care staff.
What recent assessment has been made of the UK's departure from the EU's potential impact on recruitment in the health and social care sector?
We have record numbers of staff in the NHS in England, hitting a target of 50,000 more nurses since 2019 and over 50,000 more people working in social care since 2016. The health and social care sector welcomes workers from all around the world.
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The specific impact of Brexit on recruitment was not addressed with concrete figures or timelines.
We Are Welcoming People From The Rest Of The World
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Q2
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The MP addresses the difficulties EU-trained medics and social care staff face due to Brexit, asking for discussions with the Scottish Government.
Given the pressures on all four NHSs and social care sectors, what discussions has the Minister had with the Scottish Government about removing barriers that prevent people from working in these sectors?
The hon. Lady's comments are about either Brexit or the Union, but a doctor, nurse, or care worker from the EU can work here, and there are 12,000 more staff in NHS England since the referendum.
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The specific discussion with Scottish Government was not addressed.
Of Course The Hon. Lady Would Like To Make Everything About Either Brexit Or The Union
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Q3
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The MP highlights difficulties accessing GPs and cites a Royal College report showing EU-trained medics facing visa issues.
In the Baillieston area, many people face difficulty accessing GPs due to a shortage. The Royal College of General Practitioners shows 49% of EU-trained medics experienced issues with visas leading some to consider leaving the UK. When will the Minister address this issue and remove barriers?
More than 2,000 more GPs are now working in England. However, I refer to NHS Scotland's record under SNP-led government and their issue of 'haemorrhaging' staff.
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The specific issue with GP access due to visa issues was not addressed.
I Point The Hon. Gentleman Yet Again Towards His Own Party'S Record In Government
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Q4
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The MP notes over 4,000 fewer specialist doctors from the EU/EEA than pre-referendum trends and asks if representations have been made to discuss this.
With more than 4,000 fewer specialist doctors from the EU or EEA in the UK compared to pre-EU referendum trends, what representations have the Minister and Secretary of State made to Cabinet about Brexit's effects on recruitment?
12,000 more staff from EU and EEA countries are working in the NHS in England since the referendum. However, I point towards Scotland's problem of 'haemorrhaging' staff under SNP-led government.
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The specific issue regarding specialist doctors was not addressed.
I Point The Hon. Gentleman Yet Again Towards His Own Party'S Record In Government
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