Majority of NHS staff admit clocking in even when sick — and do extra hours ‘to keep service running’

SUFFERING NHS staff have admitted to turning up for work ill.

Fifty-five per cent who answered a survey said they had clocked in even though they were unwell.

The staff poll also found 71 per cent did extra hours to keep the service running last year.

A third of the 420,000 who took part said they could not meet conflicting demands on their time.

And 47 per cent said they didn’t feel the NHS had enough staff for them to do their job.

Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: “If this carries on then patients are going to be put in danger.”

A Department of Health spokesman said: “This year’s survey shows staff experience at work continues to improve.”