Number of central function infrastructure support staff in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023
Characteristic
Number of staff
2023
112,578
2022
108,302
2021
102,007
2020
95,426
2019
90,567
2018
85,177
2017
81,632
2016
79,982
2015
78,787
2014
76,133
2013
74,202
2012
82,969
2011
85,624
2010
92,092
2009
91,731
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In England, the number of central functions support staff in the National Health Service (NHS) overall increased from 2009 to 2023. In November 2023, it reached over 112 thousand full-time equivalent employees, the highest number recorded during this period. This statistic shows the number of central functions support staff in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Services (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023, as of November of each year.Â
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NHS. (February 28, 2024). Number of central function infrastructure support staff in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/679884/number-of-central-functions-staff-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. "Number of central function infrastructure support staff in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023." Chart. February 28, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/679884/number-of-central-functions-staff-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. (2024). Number of central function infrastructure support staff in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/679884/number-of-central-functions-staff-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. "Number of Central Function Infrastructure Support Staff 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/679884/number-of-central-functions-staff-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS, Number of central function infrastructure support staff in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/679884/number-of-central-functions-staff-in-nhs-workforce-england/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Number of central function infrastructure support staff in the NHS Hospitals and Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2023 [Graph], NHS, February 28, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/679884/number-of-central-functions-staff-in-nhs-workforce-england/
