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<p>NHS England retains oversight of local workforce plans and is updated on vacancy
rates. However, recruitment and retention is undertaken at trust level.</p><p>In 2022,
an additional £127 million has been invested in the National Health Service maternity
workforce and improving neonatal care, including in Wirral South. This is in addition
to the £95 million invested in 2021 to fund a further 1,200 midwives and 100 consultant
obstetricians. The NHS People Plan focuses on improving the retention of NHS staff
by prioritising staff health and wellbeing. In 2022/23, £45 million has been allocated
to support the continuation of 40 mental health hubs, the Professional Nurse Advocates
programme and expanding the NHS Practitioner Health service.</p>
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