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    District nurse numbers are decreasing in over half of healthcare trusts. This decline impacts community nursing services and patient care accessibility.

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    Background:

    • The role of district nurses is crucial for providing essential healthcare services within communities.
    • Recent trends indicate a potential reduction in the availability of these vital healthcare professionals.

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    • To investigate the current status of district nurse employment across various healthcare trusts.
    • To identify the extent of numerical decline in district nurse positions.

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    • Quantitative assessment of district nurse staffing levels over a defined period.

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