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Two-thirds of NHS nurses believe lack of staff is putting patients at risk, survey finds
- Two-thirds of NHS nurses say understaffing puts patients at risk, according to the RCN survey.
- RCN urges ministers to introduce mandatory minimum safe nurse staffing levels.
- Aging population and complex care are cited as worsening the staffing crisis for NHS nurses.
- RCN notes that 64% believed shifts had fewer registered nurses than needed.
- NHS leaders warn of service cuts due to financial constraints in 2026.
- The DHSC says the government has recruited thousands of nurses since 2024.
- Hospitals report potential service reductions due to budget pressures.
- RCN calls for action as the nursing growth rate lags eight years behind.
- Officials defend NHS funding citing record investment and productivity gains.
- Extra staffing gains come as NHS plans a long-term workforce strategy.
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