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Health · 12 November 2025

Thousands of NHS England Staff Face Redundancy After Funding Deal Approved

Thousands of NHS England Staff Face Redundancy After Funding Deal Approved

A new funding deal for the health service’s reform plan has received government approval, which will lead to thousands of NHS England employees being made redundant. This includes a major restructuring that will eliminate around 18,000 positions for administrative staff and managers across NHS England, the Department of Health, and local health boards. The plan aims to simplify operations and save costs as part of a wider efficiency drive.

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