The large number of unfilled NHS job vacancies is posing a serious risk to patient safety, MPs say.
, that the government was not on track to deliver its manifesto commitment to increase the number of GPs in England by 6,000.
It said conditions were "regrettably worse" in social care, with 95% of care providers struggling to hire staff and 75% finding it difficult to retain existing workers. Miriam Deakin, deputy chief executive of NHS Providers which represents hospitals, mental health trusts and ambulance services, said that many staff were facing "unsustainable" workloads in the face of "ever-growing demand".
"On pay the committee was very clear, saying it is unacceptable that some NHS nurses are struggling to feed their families, pay their rent, and travel to work," she said.
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