I am aware that a number of the Trust’s EU staff and their colleagues are concerned about the impact the EU referendum result will have on their jobs.

Please be reassured that it is business as usual: you play a crucial part in our organisation and your contribution is valued enormously by both the Trust and the patients we care for.
While the outcome of the referendum has undoubtedly created uncertainty and new challenges, the Trust will continue to support our whole workforce, irrespective of nationality and status.

Thank you for your continued commitment, hard work and professionalism. It is appreciated by me and, more importantly, by those you care for every day.

With best wishes,
Julie
Dame Julie Moore, Interim Chief Executive, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

Statement on EU workforce (source: NHS England)

The Chief Nursing Officer for England, Professor Jane Cummings has moved to settle any unrest among EU colleagues following the Brexit vote:

“The outcome of the referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union has, understandably, raised a number of questions about what this will mean for people from the EU currently employed in Britain. I wanted to take this opportunity to confirm to all EU nurses, midwives and care assistants working in England’s health and care system that you are valued and hugely appreciated. You are an integral and vital part of the health and care family, and your skills and compassionate care directly benefit patients, families and communities.

“Your vital contribution to our work together will continue; you are appreciated by me and, most of all, by those we care for.”

Hunt tells EU staff they are “a crucial part of our NHS” (source: NHS Providers)

Speaking for the first time since the EU referendum result, health secretary Jeremy Hunt has called on the country to value the contribution of EU workers in the health service, reports HSJ.

Hunt said he wanted to speak directly to the 110,000 EU staff in the health and care sector, telling them: “You do a brilliant job for your patients, you are a crucial part of our NHS, and as a country we value you.” He also said the country must accept the outcome of the referendum and the challenges it had created “whilst a new relationship with Europe is determined”. However, he added that the British people expect “continuity and stability”, particularly in relation to their public services and the NHS.

His comments come following reports that EU workers in the NHS have expressed concerns about the vote last week and there have been isolated reports of staff facing racist abuse.