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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Expand volunteer programme to bolster NHS workforce, charity says

More than 23,000 healthcare positions could be filled in the coming years if the Government commits to ramping up a scheme that gives young people access to NHS careers through volunteer roles, according to a charity.

The move could help with staffing problems in the health service as well as slashing the cost of relying on agencies that supply temporary staff, experts said.

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