First there was Brexit.
Then “Drexit” happened. This is the exodus of doctors away from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
And now NHS nurses and other staff are also at the door.
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Staff are leaving the health professions for higher paying jobs such as hospitality and retail, according to a recent NHS provider survey.
“All respondents said they were concerned about the mental, physical and financial well-being of their staff as a result of cost-of-living pressures, with the majority (61%) reporting increased absenteeism due to mental illness. We do,” the study said. .
From August 2022 to September 2022, the NHS will discuss the impact on the cost of living in crisis within the ‘Trust’ and the health care sector with the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Medical Officer, Nursing I asked the person in charge for their opinion.
The NHS provider represents all NHS hospitals, mental health, community and emergency services in the UK, according to a press release.
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“Since its inception, the NHS’s three core values have been meeting everyone’s needs, freedom in delivery and being based on clinical necessity rather than ability to pay,” the NHS report said. It is written.
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An NHS trust is a public body “established by order of Parliament by the Secretary of State to provide medical services to the NHS”.
“The Trust is a vital hub at the heart of our community and a ‘go-to’ agency for people to turn to for help in difficult times, doing everything we can to support our staff, patients and the public.” We are doing so,” said interim deputy chief executive Miriam Deakin, director of policy and strategy for NHS providers, in a press release.
“But the cost of living pressure is too great and far-reaching to leave it to the local NHS trusts to solve on top of everything else they are working on.
COVID-19 was the ‘last straw’
An estimated 54% of the Trust took part in the survey, which covered all parts of England, according to a press release.
“For some staff, this was the psychological after two years of COVID-19 and a national narrative that (as usual) swayed from ‘Angels of the NHS’ to ‘NHS waste and bureaucracy’. It’s the last straw,” said the UK’s North East and Yorkshire, according to the study.
Studies show that higher prices are lowering morale and making recruitment and retention more difficult.
About 70% of trust leaders report that many staff members have trouble commuting.
And while 81% are “somewhat or very” concerned about the physical health of their staff, 72% note increased use of mental health services due to stress, debt and poverty. .
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While there are 132,000 vacancies across the trust, two out of three trust leaders are ‘significant or serious’ due to staff leaving to take higher paying jobs in pubs, restaurants and shops. pointing out the impact.
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Studies show that higher prices are lowering morale and making recruitment and retention more difficult.
The winter season will only add more pressure to a system that is almost at capacity due to staff shortages due to stress, illness and worker turnover.
“[We are concerned about] As winter approaches, there will be more elderly people in less affluent communities,” the UK’s Southeast Community Trust told a study.
“Children and families from less affluent households may not have access to food or heating and may not be able to receive health checks due to transportation costs.”
They noted that this could exacerbate people’s depression and anxiety and increase their risk of suicide.
I have a problem with doctors
“I think it’s like ‘Drexit’ [the doctor exit] It’s not an acute problem, it’s not a ‘band-aid’ or ‘plasters’, it’s a chronic acute problem that needs a long-term solution,” said Boston-based Dr. Hannah Wilson, Fox News. told Digital.
She is a College Physician, holds a Master of Science in Medical Education from Harvard Medical School, and is currently working in the United States.
Her own research found that “doctors are looking for work in other industries and retirees are growing exponentially,” she said.
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“Our research reveals what NHS staff are experiencing in addition to the psychological impact of the pandemic and high levels of work-related stress,” NHS provider Deakin said in a press release. increase.
“We need realism and an awareness of the scale of the challenge from government and national leaders,” Deakin added.
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“Rising costs of living are adding to the pressure as the NHS seeks to reduce its backlog of health care costs, and Trust leaders fear it will have long-lasting health implications for the most disadvantaged communities. ”