The landscape of NHS staffing is evolving rapidly — with increasing pressure to reduce agency costs while maintaining high-quality care. Our latest report reveals how NHS Trusts are successfully navigating this challenge by leveraging Direct Engagement and smarter workforce management.

• Agency spend reductions: See how overall agency costs dropped between FY 23/24 and FY 24/25

• Direct Engagement growth: Understand the rise in Direct Engagement percentages across nursing, midwifery, and non-clinical staff groups, contributing to significant savings

• Spend versus supply trends: Gain insight into how Trusts onboarded more staff while controlling costs

• Rate management: Learn how average agency charge rates have stabilised or declined in key staffing bands

• Real Trust examples: Get inspired by success stories that show measurable impact

Temporary staffing remains one of the biggest budget challenges for NHS Trusts. This report arms you with concrete data and proven strategies that help you:

• Cut unnecessary agency spend without risking workforce supply

• Boost compliance through smarter Direct Engagement models

• Increase transparency and control with data-driven decision-making

• Unlock savings while maintaining quality patient care