Hospitals have been forced to open food banks for their own staff amid fears they are struggling to feed themselves during the cost of living crisis. Two hospitals have taken the drastic measure as skint nurses queue for meals as they are increasingly unable to afford to eat.
Health bosses say the move was made following concerns for the welfare of staff and fears some will end up taking time off sick as they struggle to cope. Workers have since been flocking to snap up the free offers at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital and Walsall Manor Hospital as the cost of living soars.
It comes amid the ongoing dispute with the government over nurses’ pay, with more strikes planned next week. A recent survey also found thousands of NHS staff are already seeking help from food banks and more than half of hospitals are planning to offer similar support.
