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News · 21 May 2026

The NHS plan to replace 380,000 staff with AI

The NHS plan to replace 380,000 staff with AI

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The NHS workforce is projected to decrease significantly over the coming ten years. A revised ten-year NHS workforce plan is expected from ministers in June, which will reduce targets for hiring more medical staff. This strategy anticipates a decrease of up to 380,000 staff by 2035, employing AI to fill some patient-facing roles.

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