Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 1
Nurses
Tabled: 17 July 2024
Answered: 29 July 2024
Question
Andrew George
Liberal Democrat — St Ives
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing mandatory safe registered nurse staffing levels in all forms of hospital settings.
Answer
Karin SmythEnsuring adequate staffing levels is the responsibility of National Health Service Trusts and commissioners, supported by national guidelines. The Government will prioritise patient safety to ensure that the NHS treats people with the high quality and saf...
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