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Working in understaffed services is making nurses sick

Working in understaffed services is making nurses sick

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Hospitals and care homes in the UK are so short-staffed that nursing staff are continuing to work while unwell, with stress the leading cause of illness hitting an eight-year high, new research rev...

NHS faces 'new normal' sickness crisis

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

NHS staff sickness has settled at a substantially higher, "new normal" baseline since the pandemic, pointing to a worsening and sustained health crisis among healthcare workers, new analysis reveals.

NHS trusts log over 250,000 staff absences for mental health issues since 2021

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

UK NHS trusts have seen thousands of staff take at least one day off work due to a mental health issue in the past three years, a new investigation reveals.

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Registered Children’s Home Manager

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Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)

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frederica-diamanta

Registered Children’s Home Manager

£53,051 - £57,372 (plus up to 10% welcome payment, plus relocation support up to £8,000)

Harrogate, North Yorkshire£53,051 - £57,372 (plus up to 10% welcome payment, plus relocation support up to £8,000)

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)

£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

West Surrey£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)

RECRUITER: West Surrey Council

Senior Commissioning Manager

£55,717 - £59,753 per annum

Gloucester, Gloucestershire £55,717 - £59,753 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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