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The state of NHS community nursing in England is "lamentable", nursing leaders say.
Official figures show the number of district nurses has fallen by 40% in the past decade.
However, NHS England says this has been countered by rises in other community staff.
The Royal College of Nursing and Queen's Nursing Institute say the situation is adding to the pressure on hospitals.
In recent weeks there have been repeated warnings that pressure on hospital emergency departments is unsustainable. Attendances have risen by 50% in the past decade.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22623872
Official figures show the number of district nurses has fallen by 40% in the past decade.
However, NHS England says this has been countered by rises in other community staff.
The Royal College of Nursing and Queen's Nursing Institute say the situation is adding to the pressure on hospitals.
In recent weeks there have been repeated warnings that pressure on hospital emergency departments is unsustainable. Attendances have risen by 50% in the past decade.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22623872