§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many trained nurses there were in(a) Chesham and Amersham and (b) Buckinghamshire in each year since 1 January 1996. [85136]
§ Ms BlearsThe information requested is not collected by constituency. Information for the former Buckinghamshire Health Authority is shown in the table.
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NHS Hospital and Community Health Services (HCHS): Qualified nursing, midwifery and health visiting staff within Buckinghamshire Health Authority area as at 30 September each year whole-time equivalent 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Qualified nursing, midwifery and health visiting staff 2,490 2,520 2,610 2,670 2,680 2,820 headcount Qualified nursing, midwifery and health visiting staff 3.210 3,430 3,490 3,760 3,830 3,860 Notes:
2001 is the most recent year for which figures are currently available.
Figures are rounded to the nearest ten.
Figures exclude learners and agency staff.
HA figures are based on trusts and do not necessarily reflect the geographical provision of health care.
Source:
Department of Health Non-Medical Workforce Census