Abuse and staff shortages causing NHS call handlers to quit or go off sick
By Liz Wells 27 March 2026
Staff handling urgent medical calls on the NHS 111 service are leaving in large numbers due to heavy workloads, staff shortages and abusive callers, new research reveals.
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Assistant Team Manager - Adoption
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No Wrong Door Team Manager – (Registered Children’s Home Manager)
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- Plans for UK's first Workplace Health System revealed
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