New research, based on the input of almost 3,800 health staff, has revealed that staff morale in health services is at a critically low level. The public service trade union Fórsa commissioned the research by the independent think-tank TASC, in which 68% of respondents described staff morale as either ‘low’ (43%) or ‘terrible’ (25%). Almost half of respondents (48%) said the situation had worsened over the last two years, while over half (53%) said low morale is negatively affecting the quality of care. The research shows high levels of dissatisfaction with opportunities for career development (63%), and a significant number of staff continuing to work despite feeling unwell, while 68% of respondents reported feeling unwell – due to work-related stress – over the previous two years.
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