Original version

BBC Radio 5 Live

5 live Investigates

5 Live Investigates

Factual: Consumer

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism

Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues

5 Live Investigates: Hospital staff shortages

08/09/2013

Hospital staff shortages

BBC Radio 5 Live - 5 Live Investigates, Hospital staff shortages

One in ten A&E posts is vacant. Does an over-reliance on agency staff risk safety?

One in ten A&E posts in England is vacant. Does an over-reliance on agency staff risk patient safety? The pressure group Patients First says it does.

One in 10 A+E posts is vacant - does an over reliance on agency staff risk patient safety? The pressure group Patients First says it does. Also, staffing shortages are having an impact on other high-pressured medical environments - maternity and neo-natal units. The Royal College of Midwives says there is a shortage of 5,000 midwives. Also, baby care units struggle to maintain recommended minimum levels of staffing.

The UK’s home of live news and live sport.

The UK’s home of live news and live sport. With live Premier League and FA Cup football, and Formula 1, Olympics and cricket coverage.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

5 Live Investigates

Hospital staff shortages

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 5 Live

About BBC Radio 5 Live