A screengrab from a HSE employee survey published today

A total of 8,627 employees took part in the first ever health sector employee survey in Ireland – out of a possible 121,526. A 7.1 per cent response.

Findings include…

– 47% agreed with the statement that the HSE’s top priority is the care of patients/clients, while 26% disagreed and 11% strongly disagreed

– 43% would be happy with the standard of care provided by the HSE if a friend or relative needed treatment, while 30% would feel unhappy with the standard provided

– In terms of the overall service level within the HSE, 65%  believe that service levels are deteriorating while 12% believe the overall service level is improving

Read the full study here