Sick day scrutiny
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Sick day scrutiny

Robert Munro Freelance journalist

As the NHS seeks to slash its £3 billion annual staff absence bill, nurses are facing tougher checks on leave taken. Robert Munro reports

NHS trusts are introducing a variety of initiatives to reduce staff sickness absence and save money.

Nursing Standard. 25, 18, 24-25. doi: 10.7748/ns.25.18.24.s28

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