Commenting on new measures announced by the health secretary aimed at boosting pay and career progression for nurses, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: “National standards for supporting newly qualified nurses as they start their careers are welcome. “But for the NHS to deliver the standards of care patients need, nursing and other healthcare roles must […]
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Not enough nursing staff are on duty in hospitals to ensure patients are protected from harm such as falls, medication errors or other risks, says UNISON today (Wednesday). Healthcare workers who do clinical jobs* said not enough staff were present to deliver safe care on two thirds (69%) of shifts, according to surveys carried out by the union. […]
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