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'Broken and burnt out': Nurse lifts lid on staffing at children's cancer unit

'Broken and burnt out': Nurse lifts lid on staffing at children's cancer unit

The article highlights the concerns raised by a former nurse at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children's cancer unit. The whistleblower, who recently resigned, claims that staff shortages at the unit are not a new issue. The nurse describes the work environment as "broken and burnt out," with staff struggling to cope with the high demands and lack of resources. The article suggests that this situation has been ongoing, despite the critical importance of the cancer unit in providing care for young patients. The whistleblower's decision to speak out underscores the severity of the problem and the need for urgent action to address the staffing challenges at the hospital. The article emphasizes the impact these issues can have on the quality of care and the well-being of both patients and healthcare workers.

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