House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
DHSC Update
05 September 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Steve Barclay Con North East Cambridgeshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The DHSC is launching a consultation to extend 'Retire and Return' NHS pension changes until March 2023.
- The Department is developing plans for an international recruitment support hub to increase workforce capacity.
- 50 million has been ringfenced for motor neurone disease research over five years.
Issue summary
This statement summarizes progress made by the DHSC during the Summer Recess in preparing the NHS and social care systems for winter, increasing workforce capacity, addressing waiting times backlog, and implementing reforms.
Action requested
The Department is launching a consultation to extend 'Retire and Return' NHS pension changes until March 2023, developing plans for an international recruitment support hub, laying regulations to increase the capability of professional regulators, and publishing organograms to enhance transparency in public spending. Additionally, £50 million funding has been ringfenced for motor neurone disease research over five years.
Key facts
- DHSC made significant progress during Summer Recess.
- NHS and social care workforce is being increased through domestic and international recruitment.
- Consultation on extending 'Retire and Return' NHS pension changes until 31 March 2023 was launched on 28 August.
- £50 million funding has been ringfenced for motor neurone disease research over five years.
- Organograms of the Department, NHS England, and other national bodies will be published by end of September.