12 Mar 2025  •  Newsfeed  •  1min read

Planned 50% cut to health staff could ‘critically undermine’ dentistry, experts warn

NHS England and government health staff will be reduced by 50% as part of a restructuring that will give the government greater control over the health service.

Around 6,500 jobs may be at risk across NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

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