Department of Health: Figures inaccurate

A Department of Health spokesperson said in response to False Economy’s NHS job loss numbers:

“This FOI is not an accurate reflection of the recruitment situation in the
NHS and we do not recognise these figures.

“It does not take into account the rises in clinical consortia jobs, those in social enterprises or the rises we are beginning to see in health visitors. There are nearly 2,500 more doctors, more nurses and more midwives – and 2,000 fewer managers since May.”