MPs warn that the worst NHS staffing crisis in its history is putting patients at serious risk
The NHS is facing “the greatest workforce crisis” in its history which is putting patients at serious risk of harm, an … Read more
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Doctors forced to work overnight shifts at last minute in NHS staffing crisis
The Guardian reports that hospital doctors are being sent home from daytime shifts and told to come back and work … Read more
Nurses told to stop ‘overworking’ by staying late without pay
Studies have linked overworking with an increase in patient safety incidents. Nursing staff are being told to “call time” on … Read more
Pressures on mental health services being felt by GPs on frontline
A new survey from Pulse has revealed how the pressure on mental health services has led to GPs having to provide specialist … Read more
Basic nursing care missed and shifts ‘unsafe’ due to staffing shortages
A Nursing Notes survey has found that half of nurses say their last shift at work was “unsafe”, and basic … Read more
MPs reject legislation to improve nurse staffing levels – for the second time
MPs have once again rejected plans for a three-yearly independent health and social care workforce assessment. Health minister Edward Argar … Read more
GP numbers in England down every year since 2015
The number of GPs in England has fallen every year since the government first pledged to increase the family doctor workforce … Read more
Covid staff crisis leads to NHS trusts in England declaring critical incidents
Multiple NHS trusts across England have declared “critical incidents” as staff absences saw due to Covid-19, with health leaders saying many … Read more
Midwives receiving less training in key areas of safety and equality, new report warns
A report from the charity Baby Lifeline, says that across England midwives are still not receiving enough essential safety training with … Read more
Covid patient died in hospital side room: nurses were treating 10 patients each at time of incident
A 73-year-old man died alone in a hospital side room after his breathing tube became detached and his appeals for … Read more