§ David MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many nursing vacancies there are in(a) England and (b) Cumbria. [5341]
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§ Mr. HuttonThe listed data show the number of nursing posts which have been vacant for three months or more (and the vacancy rate) in England and in North Cumbria and Morecambe Bay health authorities.
Department of Health vacancies survey, March 2001 Qualified nursing, midwifery and health visiting staff vacancies in England and in the specified health authority areas1 three month vacancy rates2,3 and numbers4 Vacancies Vacancy rate (percentage5,6) England 9,020 3.4 North Cumbria HA 20 1.4 Morecambe Bay HA 10 0.7 1 HA figures are based on Trusts, and do not necessarily reflect the geographical provision of healthcare. 2 Three month vacancies are vacancies as at 31 March 2001 which trusts are actively trying to fill, which had lasted for three months or more (whole-time equivalents). 3 Three month vacancy rates are three month vacancies expressed as a percentage of three month vacancies plus staff in post from September 2000 medical and dental and non-medical workforce censuses (whole-time equivalent). 4 Numbers are rounded to the nearest 10. 5 Percentages are calculated on unrounded figures. 6 Percentages rounded to one decimal. Source:
Department of Health Vacancies Survey 2001.