How much did each health board in Wales spend on agency staff to fill vacant shifts in 2023?
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services | Answered on 04/03/2024
Total agency staff spend is shown below, reported from each Health Board in 2023. Reasons to fill vacant shifts included vacant posts, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, special leave (paid), special leave (unpaid), study leave/examinations, annual leave, sickness, restricted duties, jury service and exclusion (suspension).
|
Total Spend 2023 |
£'000 |
|
Aneurin Bevan UHB |
35,019 |
|
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB |
65,880 |
|
Cardiff & Vale UHB |
16,285 |
|
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB |
47,593 |
|
Hywel Dda UHB |
33,835 |
|
Powys THB |
10,898 |
|
Swansea Bay UHB |
30,308 |
|
Total |
239,818 |
(Source: NHS Wales Finance Returns)