NHS Employees Score Over Other Private Staffs In Taking Leave

Staff working in the administrative, strategic and special health authorities were found to be absent only for about 2.8%, the least when compared to north east and north west staffs, a survey reports.

Confederation of British Industry and insurance group AXA reports that public sector organizations scores over 30% than private sector in making themselves absence.

The chief executive of the Ambulance Service Association, Richard Diment, feels that stress from handling potential traumatic situations may be the reason for a higher absenteeism rate. 'If counselling, stress relief programmes and occupational health services are provided, nurses feel more support and safety in their carrier' - a spokesman from Royal College of Nursing says.