Don’t doubt it. Brexit would hurt the NHS | Zara Aziz The EU has brought our health service doctors and nurses from Europe, minimum standards on employment rights, and health and safety laws to protect workers
As we count down to the EU referendum, there has been rhetoric and scaremongering from both camps on what an exit would mean for our National Health Service. Although there are concerns on both sides about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), Brexiters cite that, and immigration from Europe, as major risk factors to the NHS, which is already struggling with rising demand for healthcare, an ageing population and a deficit of £2.45bn.
The UK attracts the most skilled workers from Europe, who make up around 10% of NHS doctors and 4% of nurses. The Guardian
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As we count down to the EU referendum, there has been rhetoric and scaremongering from both camps on what an exit would mean for our National Health Service. Although there are concerns on both sides about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), Brexiters cite that, and immigration from Europe, as major risk factors to the NHS, which is already struggling with rising demand for healthcare, an ageing population and a deficit of £2.45bn.
The UK attracts the most skilled workers from Europe, who make up around 10% of NHS doctors and 4% of nurses. The Guardian
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