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This line graph shows the rolling 12-month sickness absence rates among NHS staff in England from January 2011 to May 2024. The vertical axis represents the absence rate percentage, ranging from 0% to 6%, while the horizontal axis marks time, from January 2011 to May 2024. The solid blue line represents the actual sickness absence rates, with a dashed blue line indicating the baseline level of around 4%. From 2011 to early 2020, the rate remains stable, fluctuating around 4%. However, from early 2020, the rate begins to rise, reaching a peak of approximately 6% during the COVID-19 pandemic period, represented by a shaded red area. After the peak, the rate declines but remains slightly elevated compared to pre-2020 levels. The graph illustrates the continuing impact of COVID-19 on NHS staff absence rates.