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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

NHS experts urge Government action over ‘dire state of district nursing’

The number of district nurses is declining amid Government aims for more care in the community, experts have warned (Alamy/PA) -

The Government’s aim to move more NHS care into the community will not be achieved unless action is taken over the “dire state of district nursing”, experts have warned.

A new report from the Nuffield Trust think tank said one in four district nurses left the workforce in the year to September last year, despite rising demand for care in people’s homes, community settings and care homes.

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