Betrayal of our nurses: Thousands have been forced to use food banks in the past year

Betrayal of our nurses: Thousands have been forced to use food banks in the past year Thousands of nurses are forced to rely on food banks because they cannot afford to eat, shocking new research suggests.

Out of a survey of more than 1,000 nurses, nine per cent admitted to having collected free food in the past year, while 38 per cent said they struggle to buy food.

Over half claim to have less than £500 to fall back on if a personal crisis were to strike, such as ill health or a relationship breakdown.

The English and Scottish government recently agreed a deal that should see basic pay for nurses rise by around 6.5 per cent over three years. Salary increases were previously capped at one per cent. The Daily Mail



See also:

• Survey reveals financial pressures faced by nurses Nursing Times