The NAO report highlighted that future staffing was a major risk for the programme as a whole, due to staff burnout and the lack of surplus capacity in the healthcare system more generally.60 This was echoed by evidence provided to the Committee by the Royal College of Nursing and pharmacy representatives.61 Our own recent report looking at NHS backlogs and waiting times highlighted the particular strains on the GP workforce, who have delivered around half of all COVID-19 vaccinations to date...

The NAO report highlighted that future staffing was a major risk for the programme as a whole, due to staff burnout and the lack of surplus capacity in the healthcare system more generally.60 This was echoed by evidence provided to the Committee by the Royal College of Nursing and pharmacy representatives.61 Our own recent report looking at NHS backlogs and waiting times highlighted the particular strains on the GP workforce, who have delivered around half of all COVID-19 vaccinations to date.62 It will be a considerable challenge to maintain convenience and accessibility to COVID-19 52 Q 55 53 Qq 67–69 54 Q 69 55 Letter from NHS England to a Type: conclusion | Number: 25 | Response status: not_addressed