CLEAN : NHS boss warns Brexit could cause shortage of nurses in Britain

The video discusses the significant role of EU nationals in the NHS workforce, particularly in London, where they make up 15% of the staff. It highlights concerns over the declining number of nurse registrations in the UK and the importance of both domestic training and international recruitment. The video also covers recent government proposals aimed at allowing temporary stays for EU nationals to gain permanent residency, emphasizing the need for more detailed and straightforward arrangements.

What percentage of the NHS workforce in London is made up of EU nationals?

• 10%

• 6%

• 15%

• 20%

What has been the trend in nurse registrations in the UK over the past 12-14 months?

• A slight increase

• No change

• A dramatic decrease

• A significant increase

What is the UK doing to address the decline in nurse registrations?

• Increasing domestic training and retention

• Reducing nurse salaries

• Closing nursing schools

• Hiring only from non-EU countries

What do the government's initial proposals allow EU nationals to do?

• Receive free healthcare

• Gain permanent residency immediately

• Stay temporarily to gain permanent residency

• Work without any restrictions

What is needed from the government to make the new arrangements effective?

• More public support

• More funding

• More detailed and straightforward arrangements

• More international agreements