Question follow-through · 11740

Nurses

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support the (a) mental health and (b) wellbeing of nursing staff.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
29 Oct 2024
Target answer date
31 Oct 2024
Answer
6 Nov 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 29 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support the (a) mental health and (b) wellbeing of nursing staff.

  2. 31 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 6 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    It is important that National Health Service staff are able to work in a supportive and compassionate environment that prioritises their health and wellbeing. NHS England has a wide-ranging package of mental health and wellbeing support for all staff, inc...

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