Exhausted NHS staff 'contributing directly and indirectly to patient harm'

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By Storm Newton, PA Media

Exhausted NHS staff are putting themselves and patients at risk, an investigation has found.

Excessive workloads, long shifts of 12 hours or more and inadequate breaks are among the factors contributing to staff fatigue, according to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).