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Sickness Absence Rates in the NHS - July-September 2011

Publication date: January 19, 2012
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Summary

This statistical bulletin relates to sickness absence rates for staff at NHS organisations on the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) between July and September 2011. This is the 10th publication of sickness absence statistics using data taken form the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

Key facts

Between July and September 2011 the average sickness absence rate for the NHS in England was 3.97 per cent which is unchanged from the same period in 2010.

The North East SHA area had the highest average sickness absence rate at 4.39 per cent. The London SHA area had the lowest average at 3.46 per cent, although Special Health Authorities averaged 3.32 per cent which would be lowest if they were classed as a region.

Ambulance Staff were the staff group with the highest average sickness absence rate with an average of 6.05 per cent. Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Learners had the lowest average at 1.04 per cent.

Amongst types of organisation, Ambulance Trusts had the highest average sickness absence rate with an average of 5.62 per cent. Strategic Health Authorities had the lowest average with a rate of 1.96 per cent.

Coverage

Date Range: July 01, 2011 to September 30, 2011
Geographical coverage:
England
Geographical granularity:
Strategic Health Authorities
Ambulance Trusts
Care Trusts
Mental Health Trusts
Primary Care Organisations
Country
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