The Guardian reveals a testimony compiled from 18,000 anonymous submissions from hospital nurses that raises concerns over the impact that staffing levels are having on patient care. A report by NHS England found that in some hospitals there were more than twice as many beds available for patients with mental health problems compared to those without them. Some experienced nurses state that the staffing shortages are the worst they have seen in decades.
The Guardian reveals a testimony compiled from 18,000 anonymous submissions from hospital nurses that raises concerns over the impact that staffing levels are having on patient care. The testimonies highlight a shortage of the right skills and frequently sub-optimal staffing levels resulting in some emergency patients being sent home and other patients being treated in an unsafe manner. Some experienced nurses state that the staffing shortages are the worst they have seen in decades.