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Brexit Crisis: NHS Faces Rising Mortality Rates

5/2/2025

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Brexit has taken a toll on NHS hospital care quality, with a University of Surrey study revealing an alarming rise in mortality rates—an estimated 34 additional deaths per hospital over three years. The decline in experienced EU nurses and the influx of less skilled non-EU hires have exacerbated the crisis, leading to increased readmission rates and a pressing need for reform.

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Brexit has taken a toll on NHS hospital care quality, with a University of Surrey study revealing an alarming rise in mortality rates—an estimated 34 additional deaths per hospital over three years. The decline in experienced EU nurses and the influx of less skilled non-EU hires have exacerbated the crisis, leading to increased readmission rates and a pressing need for reform.