England’s Chief Nurse has issued an appeal to every pupil getting A-level results today to join the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.
The desperate plea by Ruth May for the “Covid generation” to help comes as the National Health Service tries to reset itself after the first wave of infection, with more than 40,000 nursing vacancies.
NHS England wants to capitalise on fresh interest in joining the health profession after the outpouring of gratitude towards carers during the pandemic.
It will today send direct emails to 50,000 people as well as putting adverts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. The messages will appeal to those entering the universities’ clearing system to apply for nursing degrees.
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