The AHSN National Workforce Collaborative has released its 2022-23 annual review.

The report presents  the outcomes of our programmes to demonstrate the long-term workforce benefits of innovation.

It also showcases the types of innovation projects and programmes we have delivered in 2022/23 that contributed to creating efficiencies for NHS staff, as well as opportunities and ambitions for the future.

Read the report here.

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