Today, 30 June 2023, the much anticipated NHS Long Term Workforce Plan was published. This plan sets out how the NHS will address existing vacancies and meet the challenge of rising demand for healthcare by increasing recruitment and retention of staff over the next 15 years. The plan describes the significant investment in training and upskilling the workforce that will be needed to meet current needs and an ageing population. It also highlights new ways of working, which will make greater use of technology.
