'Concerning reading' | NHS staff report increasing pressure on staffing levels, wellbeing & engagement

A new survey of more than 760,000 NHS staff shows worsening workforce experiences across several areas, including staffing levels, wellbeing, and engagement.

The 2025 NHS Staff Survey, which was coordinated by the independent charity Picker on behalf of NHS England, provides a comprehensive overview of staff experiences at work, with particular focus on delivery of the NHS England People Promise. The survey included all directly employed staff in secondary and tertiary care organisations, ranging from consultants to care assistants and from porters to paramedics.