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Labour Hits Mental Health Recruitment Goals Amid Social Worker Shortage

6/27/2025

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Labour has made significant strides in mental health recruitment, hitting 79% of its target with over 6,700 new staff since the 2024 election. The forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan promises to revolutionize mental health services, enabling patients to self-refer through the NHS App. However, local authorities in England still grapple with recruiting social workers, especially in children's services.

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Story summary

Labour has made significant strides in mental health recruitment, hitting 79% of its target with over 6,700 new staff since the 2024 election. The forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan promises to revolutionize mental health services, enabling patients to self-refer through the NHS App. However, local authorities in England still grapple with recruiting social workers, especially in children's services.