UK nursing faces shortage despite record numbers, with reliance on foreign nurses declining.

The UK faces a critical shortage of experienced nurses despite a record 841,367 registered nurses and midwives. The nursing profession is increasingly relying on overseas candidates, but international recruitment is slowing, with a 16.6% drop in joiners. The Royal College of Nursing warns that the NHS reforms will fail without better recruitment and retention, urging policymakers to consider student loan forgiveness schemes to boost home-grown staff.

December 02, 2024
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