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Councillor says Lanarkshire nurses need support to avoid burnout

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A new strategy is needed to help Lanarkshire nurses avoid burnout - that's the claims of one local councillor, who has raised concerns over staff welfare.Robert Brown, who represents Rutherglen South, believes an action plan would benefit stressed staff.New figures released by the Royal College of Nursing showed that over 60 per cent of nurses are considering their future due to the current work pressure they are under.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android NHS Lanarkshire has been placed on 'code black', their highest possible level, during the coronavirus crisis, with the health board stating in the Scottish Parliament earlier this year that they are under more pressure than at any time in their history.Councillor Brown's Liberal Democrats also recently carried out Freedom of Information requests, which revealed that in 2020/21, 149,990 days of nursing and midwifery time were lost due to mental ill health.Now the councillor believes that action must be taken to stop an exodus from the profession and provide "light at the end of the tunnel." He told Lanarkshire Live: "People in all walks of life have seen their lives damaged by COVID and the pressures it puts on families. "However.

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