People and workforce

Monitors workforce stability, staff retention, and organisational culture, including vacancy rates, staff turnover, and employee survey results. A well-supported, stable workforce is essential to delivering safe, effective care and sustaining long-term service improvement.

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1.33
Improved1.48 in previous quarter
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NHS staff survey engagement theme sub-score	Retention and culture	7.02 out of 10	No changeWas 7.02	1.59	27
Sickness absence rate	Retention and culture	4.11%	DeclinedWas 3.64%	1.07	5

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