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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

INSANE: Nhs staff levels alarmingly low on wards study finds | Rare Historical Photos

A new poll reveals a deepening staffing crisis within the NHS, jeopardising patient safety, particularly in maternity and rehabilitation wards.

A Unison survey of nurses, healthcare assistants, and midwives found that a staggering 69 per cent of shifts were understaffed, a marked increase from 63 per cent just two years ago.

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