Nursing Under Unsustainable Pressure: Staffing for Safe and Effective Care

In March 2022, we invited nursing and midwifery staff from across the UK to tell us about their experiences of the last time they were at work. This survey report provides valuable insight into the realities of staffing levels across the UK, and the impact on our members and the people they are caring for.

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