The past few years have seen the cash-strapped NHS relying more and more on locum and agency staff to cover staff shortages, both short and long-term. Recruitment and retention issues, combined with increased working hours, have all contributed to the widespread use of agency workers and the world of social care has been similarly affected, with costs rocketing and locum social workers an increasingly common sight. A new clampdown, capping the amount that agency staff can be paid, has recently … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of agency work
