Concern at shortfall of MS specialist nurses in UK
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:14 am
The new report has highlighted the need for more multiple sclerosis specialist nurses in the UK and fears over future funding.
The analysis, launched by the MS Trust, is based on a record 97% of the 245 MS specialist nurses in the country responding to a survey. It notes that there is “a high level of variation in the availability of nurses” between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In England, more than 40% cover three or more clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), compared to MS specialist nurses in Scotland who generally cover only one health board..... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/MSnews
The analysis, launched by the MS Trust, is based on a record 97% of the 245 MS specialist nurses in the country responding to a survey. It notes that there is “a high level of variation in the availability of nurses” between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In England, more than 40% cover three or more clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), compared to MS specialist nurses in Scotland who generally cover only one health board..... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/MSnews