New figures show that alongside a reduction in vacancies and an increase in the number of GPs, the NHS has got record numbers of nurses working in our NHS – up by over 8,000 on the same time last year, which across the East Midlands shows an increase of 731 nurses.
The government has said there will be 50,000 more nurses and 6,000 more doctors in general practice by 2025. This will be supported by £33.9 billion of funding a year for the NHS by 2024 to 2025, which is being made law.
High Peak MP Robert Largan hailed the increase by saying:
“I know how important the NHS is and if there is one message that came through loud and clear at the General Election, it is that one of the top priorities for people in High Peak is our fantastic NHS.
“As the local MP I am determined to ensure our local healthcare services go from strength to strength, which is why the news of more nurses means we are starting to see the benefits of the Government delivering the biggest cash boost in history for the NHS.
“Enshrining the massive £33.9 billion increase in law, will help safeguard our NHS for future generations and locally this means more doctors, nurses and better frontline services no matter where people live.
“I am particularly pleased we are training more nursing undergraduates, post-graduates and apprentices, as well as improving retention, attracting nurses back into the profession and to aid this, students will receive a £5,000 – £8,000 annual maintenance grant every year.”