The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has announced it will move forward with planned redundancies, even as some employees have staged walkouts in response.
"The trust remains committed to exploring redeployment opportunities and supporting colleagues through the transition," the Trust stated.
The Trust aims to manage workforce changes carefully, offering support to affected staff and seeking alternative employment where possible. However, despite these efforts, the decision to reduce staffing levels stands firm amid operational and financial pressures.
The Trust’s approach reflects the difficult balance between maintaining essential health services and managing limited resources, which has led to staff unrest and industrial action.
Author’s summary:
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is determined to implement redundancies while pledging support and redeployment options for staff affected by the transition.