Care staff shortage harms services for thousands, say managers

Care staff shortage harms services for thousands, say managers Managers of community care services supporting more than 15,000 people in England, say acute staff shortages are forcing them to turn down new clients.

The National Care Forum of mainly not-for-profit organisations, says care providers are having to make tough decisions about who they can help.

Last week health bosses said the care shortage meant more patients judged fit to go home were stuck in hospital. BBC News

See also: 

• The stark reality of the care workforce National Care Forum
• NCF / Outstanding Managers Network survey National Care Forum