File photo dated 18/01/23 of a general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward. There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll. Issue date: Wednesday April 23, 2025.. Nurses, healthcare assistants and midwives who responded to a Unison survey said there were too few staff on 69% of shifts, up from 63% two years ago. See PA story HEALTH Nurses. Photo credit should read: Jeff Moore/PA Wire Credit: Jeff Moore/PA