DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a Registered Nurse who works in the community I have seen firsthand the neglect the governments of the last decade have forced onto our most vulnerable community members, namely our aged population.

Coffs Harbour’s population has more than tripled in the last seven years with no increase in nursing provision either in the community or within the hospital, with double shifts and understaffing becoming the new normal.

This is pushing nurses away from the profession and into careers where they are appreciated more, which is most of them.

I could write an essay on this problem but have kept it as brief as I can.

Regards,
Reece CASSIDY,