The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is facing a crisis with staff experiencing burnout, leading to 6.4 million mental health sick days taken last year. The government declined to extend funding for mental health support for NHS workers. NHS England is taking steps to improve doctors' working lives by offering more choice, flexibility, and training opportunities. Recent statistics show an increase in the number of doctors and nurses in the NHS, with ongoing efforts to enhance working conditions for healthcare professionals.
The latest stats show there now record numbers of doctors and nurses in England’s NHS. I also want to see improvements to their working lives so they can focus on caring for their patients. My article for @Telegraph 👇 https://t.co/4uH5pMbQBs
Since becoming Health and Social Care Secretary, I’ve listened to doctors’ concerns around working conditions. There is much more to do to make the NHS a world leading employer. But today’s announcement is a step on that journey. Find out what it means 👇 https://t.co/ZfclPSEdn2
We're continuing our work to improve the working conditions of @NHSEngland doctors. Helping to make the NHS faster, simpler and fairer. Health and Social Care Secretary @VictoriaAtkins explains how this is just the start 👇 https://t.co/x4QEk2xL80
🏥 NEW: @NHSEngland stats today show that, since February 2023, there's now: ➕ over 7,100 more doctors ➕ over 21,100 more nurses working in the NHS. 👉 Our Long Term Workforce Plan will continue to help grow and retain NHS teams so people can get the care they need faster. https://t.co/2lQteCNXAB
Good to see @NHSEngland recognising the importance of valuing healthcare staff. There is much more that could be done, but recognising the issue is the place to start. NHS England » Improving the working lives of doctors in training https://t.co/5nO6zJtHde
In a letter published today, NHS England sets out measures to improve the working lives of doctors by improving choice and flexibility with rotas, reducing payroll errors as well as improving training and sense of value in the NHS. Read the full letter: https://t.co/BmwDJzulGw
The mental health of our healthcare workers needs to be at the top of the agenda. Great to hear @DrRosena speaking up for NHS workers who are struggling. It's OK not to be OK 💙 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters https://t.co/godLznwIeV
Our NHS is in crisis and staff are burnt out. It comes as no surprise that 6.4 million mental health sick days were taken by staff last year. Shamefully, the Government refused to extend funding for mental health support for NHS workers yesterday. https://t.co/l9NvhDh3if