College responds to publication of Health & Social Care Committee Workforce Report

25 Jul 2022

The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has today published its Workforce: Recruitment, Training and Retention in Health and Social Care report.

It contains a number of recommendations supported by the College.

Mike McKirdy, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, said in response:

“The findings from this report are not a surprise to anyone involved with or working in our NHS.

“As an organisation, we have been calling for action to address the workforce crisis and prioritise staff wellbeing for many years and the pandemic has only exacerbated this.

“This report makes it abundantly clear that we need a fully resourced strategic workforce plan for our NHS.

“As we wait to see who will become the new leader of the Conservative Party, the successful candidate should be sure of one thing – that our healthcare system must be a priority. These challenges must be addressed urgently and we hope the government will engage with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and our fellow medical royal colleges to ensure the needs of our workforce are reflected in its upcoming workforce strategy.”

You can view the full report here