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21,000 NHS Jobs to be Cut by 2028 Amid Deficit

4/13/2026

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  • Unison's research shows at least 21,000 NHS jobs will be cut across English health trusts by 2028 due to a £1.1 billion deficit.
  • The cuts are driven by the government's demand for balanced budgets.
  • The cuts will affect clinical and support roles through vacancy freezes and restructuring.
  • Helga Pile, Unison's head of health, criticized job cuts as exacerbating staffing issues and worker stress.
  • The Department for Health has been contacted for comment.