Fears about staff shortages now outweigh those about quality , according to a survey of 238 trust leaders , with 60 % confident that they have enough staff to provide quality healthcare . Cristina Ramos, a GP and associate medical director for the trust, says the NHS needs to think of new ways of working to help deliver better care. Only 22 % believe they will have the adequate staffing levels needed in six months ’ time . The report found that staff shortages are being handled by recruiting overseas and utilising technology to make rosters more effective .
Fears about staff shortages now outweigh those about quality , according to a survey of 238 trust leaders , with 60 % confident that they have enough staff to provide quality healthcare . Only 22 % believe they will have the adequate staffing levels needed in six months ’ time . The report found that staff shortages are being handled by recruiting overseas and utilising technology to make rosters more effective .