Ministers must protect staff looking after the nation’s health

Responding to the latest NHS England figures today (Thursday) showing another record rise in waiting times, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“Surging numbers ​awaiting treatment underline the intense pressure on the NHS and its staff.
“Health workers know this means months, if not years, of short staffing, overrunning shifts and worries about the quality of care they ​can provide.
“Ministers must produce concrete plans urgently t