'It's dangerous' - Nurses in Liverpool discuss staffing levels on picket lines

The video addresses the critical issue of nursing shortages, highlighting over 60,000 vacancies and the inability to attract new talent due to financial burdens and inadequate pay. It discusses the impact of understaffing on patient care, with nurses unable to provide adequate care due to insufficient numbers. The economic struggles of nurses, including reliance on food banks, are emphasized, along with the high costs of training. The speaker calls for public awareness and government action to address these issues and support the NHS.

What is one of the main reasons for the inability to attract new talent in nursing?

• Too many qualified applicants

• Lack of interest in the profession

• Overstaffing in hospitals

• High educational costs and low starting salaries

Why are some nurses forced to use food banks?

• They are working part-time

• They are saving money for further education

• They are supporting large families

• They are not paid enough to meet basic needs

What does the speaker hope to achieve by highlighting the financial struggles of nurses?

• To reduce the number of nurses using food banks

• To bring about change in nurse compensation

• To increase the number of food banks available

• To encourage more people to join the profession

What concern does the speaker express about new nurses entering the profession?

• They are not committed to the profession

• They face financial challenges in training

• They lack proper training

• They have too many job opportunities

What is the speaker's view on the future of the NHS?

• It is not a priority for the government

• It is well-funded and secure

• It needs to be saved from current pressures

• It should be privatized