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DHSC Update
05 September 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
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.
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