Current NHS staffing is becoming a “nightmare” says DAUK's GP Lead Dr Lizzie Toberty in iNews

Ellen Welch

Protect the Frontline

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“We are seeing huge staff shortages. The question really on my mind, and I think on the minds of a lot of NHS staff, is what’s the plan here?

“How are we going to staff these beds and make sure people get the care they need?”
nhs staff
She added: “My worry for my patients is what if they get something that is not Covid related but still needs urgent treatment and the staff that are needed to treat them are off with Covid?”
Dr Lizzie Toberty

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