Union to urge ministers to bring in mandatory minimum staffing, as ageing population increases demand for care
Almost two-thirds of nurses believe there are too few of them working in the NHS to keep patients safe and give them proper care, a survey has revealed.
Understaffing and the increasingly complex medical needs posed by an ageing population are creating a “deadly mix” for patients, the Royal College of Nursing warned on Monday.
64% expected to cut services this year.
83% feared financial constraints will impact planned patient care and 78% worry it will affect emergency care.
57% expected to cut their clinical staffing this year to save money.
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