Coronavirus: More than one-third of nursing staff still feel under pressure to work without adequate PPE, survey finds

Majority of respondents say they have raised concerns about safety equipment

The Royal College of Nursing has said the survey is ‘particularly concerning’ due to fears of a second wave from Covid-19 (Getty Images)

More than one in three nurses and healthcare assistants have said they are under pressure to care for coronavirus patients without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), a survey has found.

The UK-wide poll of more than 5,000 nursing staff for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found 34 per cent were working without adequate PPE, including gowns which had been promised by the government.

Nearly one-quarter (23 per cent) of respondents who needed gowns said there were not enough for them to use, while a further 34 per cent were concerned about the supply for their next shift.