Demand Surpassing NHS Staff Employment
A BBC article has stated that “NHS staff in England are working on the “edge of safety” as demand is outstripping the increasing numbers being employed“.
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Although more staff are being employed the rise in demand means that some areas have increased pressure from staff shortages. They noted that there was a rise in demand for diagnostic tests, visits to A&E, ambulance calls and GP referrals.
The report they refer to from NHS Providers, “A Better Future for the NHS Workforce“, made recommendations around improving organisations to foster a more positive climate as well as supporting the development and improvement of the workforce.
This report emphasises the risk to patient safety and quality care that these staff shortages have.