Fears about staff shortages now outweigh those about funding, according to a survey of 238 trust leaders, with 27% confident that they have enough staff to deliver quality healthcare. The survey, carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), found that only one in 10 trusts had sufficient numbers of nurses and midwives. 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 funding, according to a survey of 238 trust leaders, with 27% confident that they have enough staff to deliver 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.