Some nurses say they have been banned from drinking water or using fans in hospital wards despite a heatwave sweeping across the country
Some nurses reported temperatures on their wards had already hit 40C, and said it was "hypocritical" they were encouraging their patients to stay hydrated when they were not allowed to do the same.
The Royal College of Nursing has previously reiterated that, saying individual labelled water bottles with lids "will pose no risk to staff or patients".Reacting to the poll, England's chief nursing officer Ruth May said remaining hydrated was "crucial" for staff and said it was especially important to be able to drink water in hot weather.
"It’s crucial that all nursing, midwifery and care staff are able to drink water and stay hydrated during a shift at nursing stations or other convenient locations.
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