A nurse who cared for Boris Johnson when he was gravely ill with Covid-19 says she has handed in her resignation, such is her disillusionment with the “lack of respect” shown by the government for the NHS and healthcare workers. So I’ve handed in my resignation,” said McGee, referring to the government’s proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff, which unions have described as a “kick in the teeth”. Other factors cited include the way nursing staff have been treated during the pandemic (44%), low staffing levels (43%), and lack of management support (42%). Pat Cullen, the acting general secretary and chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing, said: “Nursing staff are exhausted and burnt out after a punishing year of tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. We are extremely grateful for the care NHS staff have provided throughout the pandemic in particular.

Source: The Guardian May 18, 2021 12:00 UTC