Fostering belongingness: strategies to enhance learner retention in NHS healthcare education.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by the National Health Service in aligning its workforce growth with the increasing demand for healthcare services, particularly due to factors such as an ageing population and vacancies. Topics include the importance of effective clinical placements for both learners and healthcare facilities in addressing workforce shortages, the factors contributing to learner attrition and strategies to enhance learner retention by fostering a sense of belongings.