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“The healthcare sector has faced a skills shortage for some time. However, the recent decline in job applications is not necessarily a bad thing. This could be due to the recent public sector pay rises, which may have encouraged some workers to stay in their current jobs.

While this is good news for staff retention, it does not mean that the healthcare sector has enough skilled workers. Retaining workers is only one part of the solution. Attracting new staff is also critical. If the UK is to meet the growing demand for healthcare services, it needs to have access to a global pool of talent.”