Trust blames ‘bad behaviour’ of neighbouring providers for staff shortage
A financially stricken foundation trust has blamed “bad behaviour” of neighbouring trusts breaking agency spending caps for its staff shortages. … Read more
staff shortage
Too few staff means increased risk to patients, says UNISON
Safe staffing levels across the NHS have worsened significantly in the last year, according to UNISON’s UK-wide annual survey of … Read more
Staff shortages spark CQC warning for mental health trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust has been given an official warning about community mental health services for young people, … Read more
Hospitals forced to cut night cover due to staff shortages
Hospitals have been forced to reduce medical cover on wards at night or reduce training for junior doctors because they … Read more
Doubts linger over Jeremy Hunt’s pledge for 5,000 new GPs
Health secretary seemed hesitant to fully commit to Conservative’s pre-election promise in two recent speeches Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has … Read more
Thousands of patients forced to hunt for a new GP as staffing shortages accelerate practice closures
Thousands of patients have had to find a new GP because their local practice has closed, as staffing shortages and … Read more