Workforce plan and proper pay rise vital to secure NHS future, says UNISON

Commenting on the speech today (Wednesday) by NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard to the NHS Providers conference in Liverpool, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: 
“Without skilled, experienced staff, there is no NHS. Vacancies have now reached intolerable levels and there’s no cure in sight. 
“It’s vital the government gets behind a proper workforce plan before it’s too late. The focus should be on permanent jobs rather than patchi