Schools in Wales to bring back nurses
The school nurse is a dying breed these days – with budget cuts and liability law, treating children on-site for their scrapes has become much less common. Even vaccinations tend to be handled by off-site medical staff who will tour the schools as they perform their work. The Welsh Health Minister, Edwina Hart, has said she will bring the job back.
With Wales already enjoying a more freely available health service with free prescriptions amongst other measures, this is sure to reinforce the Welsh Assembly’s image.
Nursing unions, amongst others, have welcomed the decision and hope that the new staff present in schools will help children eat healthier. Other duties include social care as well as the medical care which is expected.
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This is good news that Wales will bring back nurses at schools since we all know that nurses are very essential in healthcare and even at schools where children needs care and attention with regards to their health.