The European Working Times Regulations have implications for staff throughout the NHS. In particular, theatre staff and others working on call and shifts need to be aware of the implications of these regulations. In this article, Jon Richards, National Officer for Unison, explains the background to and implications of these regulations for theatre staff.
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