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Two-thirds of NHS nurses believe lack of staff is putting patients at risk, survey finds
A survey of over 13,000 UK NHS nurses found 64% believe understaffing in their last shift put patients at risk, with 22% reporting staffing levels were well below what was needed to ensure safe care. The Royal College of Nursing is urging ministers to introduce mandatory minimum nurse staffing levels, citing an ageing population’s complex care needs, while NHS leaders warn service and staff cuts may occur this year due to financial pressures; the Department of Health and Social Care has highlighted recent nurse recruitment gains and an upcoming 10-year workforce plan as responses.
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