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Staffing Crisis Forces Nurse Resignation at Cancer Unit

8/18/2025

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Story summary
  • Nurse Hannah Farrell resigned from the Children's Cancer Unit, citing chronic understaffing and burnout.
  • Seven of twelve specialist nurses are currently unavailable, affecting patient care and treatment schedules.
  • Parents are frustrated with staffing issues and demand accountability from the Belfast Trust and health officials.
  • The Belfast Trust asserts that nursing roles have been reviewed and claims there are no vacancies.