Closing the nursing gap: Building a sustainable workforce across all four fields of nursing

Dates
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 11:00 to 12:00
Location
Online

This employer session exploring how healthcare providers can respond to significant workforce shortages across adult, mental health, learning disability, and children and young people’s nursing.

The expert panel will look at:

  • The objectives set out by the UK Government’s 10-Year Health Plan, spotlighting the urgent need for action.
  • The unique landscape and challenges faced by each field of nursing.
  • The value of partnerships between organisations and providers to navigate barriers.
  • Unique challenges faced in educational cold spots.
  • The role of apprenticeships and other innovative models to widen participation and opportunity within the profession.

Hear from Open University academics, experienced practitioners and employers and take away new ideas and inspiration for your nursing workforce planning.

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