Trusts admit failing to assess impact of DHSC directive to cut agency staff

Trusts admit failing to assess impact of DHSC directive to cut agency staff

By Liz Wells 22 January 2026

NHS Trusts have admitted they did not specifically assess the impact on care of the DHSC’s directive for them to massively cut their use of agency staff in the final quarter of 2025.

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Childrens Social Worker - WMF2880e

£42,839 - £44,075

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Team Co-ordinator

£30,253 - £36,117 per annum

Hybrid working – allocated to offices in Coventry or York £30,253 - £36,117 per annum

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Senior Social Worker (Hospital Team)

£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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frederica-diamanta

Childrens Social Worker - WMF2880e

£42,839 - £44,075

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria £42,839 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Team Co-ordinator

£30,253 - £36,117 per annum

Hybrid working – allocated to offices in Coventry or York £30,253 - £36,117 per annum

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

Senior Social Worker (Hospital Team)

£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£47,831 - £52,414 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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