Fears of Brexit drain as more EU27 ambulance staff quit the NHS

Departures could exacerbate vacancy rates in already understaffed service

Increasing numbers of European Union-trained ambulance staff are quitting the NHS, raising fears of a Brexit drain from the 999 service just as concern over slow response times grows.

There are fears the departures could exacerbate high vacancy rates in ambulance services in England, which are already one of the most understaffed areas of NHS care.

Continue reading... January 13, 2018 at 06:44PM