Omicron-fuelled staffing shortages in the NHS are a 'bigger problem' than rising Covid admissions
Chris Hopson says staff absences could pose the biggest challenge to the NHS. Dr David Nicholl says shortages are 'our biggest worry' over the coming weeks. Experts predict 40 per cent of staff could be missing in a worst case scenario.
Chris Hopson says staff absences could pose the biggest challenge to the NHS. Dr David Nicholl says shortages are 'our biggest worry' over the coming weeks. Experts predict 40 per cent of staff could be missing in a worst case scenarioIreland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
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