Almost nine out of 10 nurses in England work when ill, survey finds

Last year 85% of nurses still turned up for a shift at least once last year despite having issues such as stress, back pain, a cold, anxiety or depression. Photograph: Jeff Moore/PA

Almost nine out of 10 nurses come into work when ill, according to research that lays bare the intense pressures staff are under in the NHS.

Last year 85% of nurses still turned up for a shift at least once despite having issues such as stress, back pain, a cold, anxiety or depression.