Use of temporary agency staff

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

Dear University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust,

How many of each of the following staff types are currently working for the organisation on a temporary (agency) basis:

• CHC Assessors
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Qualified Social Workers
• Best Interests Assessors
• Approved Mental Health Practitioners

How much did your organisation spend on temporary (agency) workers in each of the following categories in the calendar year 2018:

• CHC Assessors
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Qualified Social Workers
• Best Interests Assessors
• Approved Mental Health Practitioners

Yours faithfully,

Bob Lee