Wave of warnings' about care crisis as winter pressure rises - Staff are 'at breaking point' says RCN as community health and social care services struggle to cope with demand

摘要

The RCN says nurses 'from Scotland to London' have been reporting serious concerns about care quality during the worst conditions many have experienced. Emergency departments were said to be at breaking point last month, as nurses shared stories of patients left on trolleys for up to 23 hours in overcrowded conditions. RCN general secretary Janet Davies asked how long the government thought the NHS could survive on the dedication and good will of staff at 'breaking point'.