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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

Concern over ‘disgraceful’ nurse staffing levels planned for mini Nightingales

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NHS leaders have raised concerns over the “new mini Nightingales” as hospitals draw up plans for use with “minimal” nursing levels, The Independent has learned.

In December the NHS announced it would be launching eight “surge” hubs dubbed “mini Nightingales” to help hospitals manage increased admissions amid the Omicron wave.

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