NHS nursing crisis worsened by Brexit exodus Read moreProblems such as bullying and poor work-life balance are not new to the NHS. The most recent NHS staff survey of the views of personnel in England, published in February, found that two in five had felt unwell as a result of work-related stress in the previous year – the highest number in years. In addition, a third of the 497,000 NHS staff who took part said they often or always operate under unrealistic time pressures. Calderdale and Huddersfield trust say staff sickness and turnover rates have both fallen since it began prioritising staff welfare. Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, welcomes the initiatives, but stresses that the NHS can’t end its staffing crisis on its own.

Source: The Guardian June 19, 2019 05:00 UTC