Full-time equivalents as of November of each year.
Supplementary notes
Categorized as "nurses - other training" by the source. Excludes: adult nurses, children's nurses, community health nurses, nurses for people with learning disabilities and difficulties and mental health nurses.
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NHS workforce: Number of specialized nurses in HCHS 2009-2023
As of November 2023, there were 434 specialized nurses in England's National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals and Community Health Services (HCHS). From 2009 to 2022, the number of specialized nurses had an overall decrease. This statistic shows the total number of specialized nurses in the NHS Hospitals and HCHS workforce in England from 2009 to 2023.
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NHS. (February 28, 2024). Total number of specialized nurses in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/679582/number-of-specialized-nurses-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. "Total number of specialized nurses in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023." Chart. February 28, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/679582/number-of-specialized-nurses-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. (2024). Total number of specialized nurses in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/679582/number-of-specialized-nurses-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. "Total Number of Specialized Nurses in The Nhs Hospitals and Community Health Service (Hchs) Workforce in England from 2009 to 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 28 Feb 2024, /statistics/679582/number-of-specialized-nurses-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS, Total number of specialized nurses in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/679582/number-of-specialized-nurses-in-nhs-workforce-england/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Total number of specialized nurses in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023 [Graph], NHS, February 28, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/679582/number-of-specialized-nurses-in-nhs-workforce-england/
