Mental health staff recruitment plan for England

[Northerner]

Thousands more mental health workers are to be recruited by the NHS in England, the health secretary has said.

The plans involve increasing the number of trained nurses, therapists and other mental health professionals.

Jeremy Hunt said it was time to end the "historic imbalance" between mental and physical health services.

But Labour says the plans "offer little hope" to those already in the sector, "promising only jam tomorrow, when what is needed is action today".

The government said an extra £1bn already promised for mental health services in England will fund the scheme.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40752060

Where are all these highly-skilled people going to suddenly appear from? 🙄

 

[mikeyB]

And where is that £1b coming from? More creative accounting? Words, nothing but words.

 

[Northerner]

And where is that £1b coming from? More creative accounting? Words, nothing but words.

It's money they announced last year, apparently 🙄 Saw Hunt being interviewed, he reckons they won't need to train lots of people as he has a plan to recruit already qualified people back to the NHS - probably enticing them with the terrific pay and conditions, high morale, and understanding minister-in-charge...