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flag UK mulls ban on agency staff for NHS trusts to cut costs, improve care.

flag The UK government is considering new legislation to ban NHS trusts from using agency staff if they fail to significantly reduce their reliance on them, aiming to cut costs and improve patient care. flag In the past year, the NHS in England has already reduced its spending on agency staff by £1 billion, redirecting funds to boost frontline services and reduce waiting lists. flag This move reflects broader efforts to improve efficiency and fairness in healthcare delivery, including discussions on community-based care for conditions like ADHD and the adoption of "lean" practices to minimize waste.

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