Covid patient deaths having big impact on frontline NHS mental health
As levels of burnout amongst staff continue to cause concern, MPs are discussing what they can do to help
MPs are discussing the effect the pandemic is having on the mental health of NHS staff.
Many fear the impact of the virus, bundled with annual winter pressures, has increased the toll of burnout due to excessive workload.
Mel Kerr is a nurse at Lincoln Hospital, who caught Covid-19.
She says local hospital bosses have done a great job at keeping staff safe, but the Government has let them down when it comes to PPE.
It's also claimed the number of patients dying due to covid-19 is having a big impact on mental health.
Elliott Dean from Unison is raising concerns over what they are seeing on a daily basis.
United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust says the health and wellbeing of staff is a top priority and a range of services are available to those who require help and support.