“Findings about staffing levels are not new but are still unheard”
This month saw the publication of our latest research on nurse staffing levels in the BMJ Open. In most respects, the … Read more
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NHS Bosses Plan to sell Temp Agency
Department of Health bosses are planning to privatise a temp agency for NHS medics and support staff, it was reported … Read more
Higher ratio of HCAs linked with increased mortality
New research into staffing levels within NHS hospitals has suggested a link between a higher proportion of healthcare assistants per patient … Read more
Agencies struggle to meet NHS demand following pay cap
The ability of recruitment agencies to find nurses and doctors to fill gaps in hospital shifts has worsened since the … Read more
‘Costs of agency staff are spiraling out of control say midwives’
NHS trusts in England pay almost fifty pounds per hour for agency midwives when the normal rate of pay for … Read more
Number of mental health nurses falls 10%
The number of specialist mental health nurses has fallen more than 10% over the past five years, the Guardian has … Read more
Staff shortages common theme across NHS, warns CQC
Staffing shortfalls have been identified as a key factor affecting patient safety in hospitals and care homes, according to a … Read more
Maternity services overworked, understaffed and struggling to cope shows senior midwives survey
Maternity unit closures, budget and training cuts and reduced services are among the issues highlighted by a survey of UK … Read more
UNISON survey shows NHS staff are overworked and underpaid
A new survey by UNISON, the UK’s biggest health trade union, reveals that three quarters of NHS workers said there … Read more