The documentary reveals a survey compiled from 18,000 anonymous submissions from hospital staff that raises concerns over the impact that staff 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 . “From this year we will train 25% more nurses, we are committed to helping them work more flexibly to improve their work-life balance, and we have awarded a pay rise of between 6.5% and 29% in a deal backed by the Royal College of Nursing themselves.” Some experienced nurses state that the staffing shortages are the worst they have experienced in decades .
The documentary reveals a survey compiled from 18,000 anonymous submissions from hospital staff that raises concerns over the impact that staff 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 experienced in decades .