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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas and Samuel Lovett

Thousands of NHS staff to leave because they can’t afford to travel to work, chiefs warn

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Thousands of NHS community staff who rely on cars for work will be forced to leave their jobs and pursue other careers as they cannot afford soaring petrol prices, chiefs have warned.

Community services could lose eight per cent of staff in the next year, with NHS chiefs warning this will impact access to care for the most vulnerable children and adults, according to a survey shared with The Independent.

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