ID,Role,Shift_work,Country_region,Sector,Setting,Area_of_practice,Weekly_hours,Extra_paid_hours,Extra_unpaid_hours,Total_days,Days_in_a_row,Typical_shift_pattern,Shift_length_typical,Other_shift_length,Other_shift_length_n,Days_off,Days_off_typical,Breaks,Missed_breaks_reason,Planned_breaks_frequency,Staffing_adequacy,BAT1,BAT2,BAT3,BAT4,BAT5,BAT6,BAT7,BAT8,BAT9,BAT10,BAT11,BAT12,Choose_when,Choice_when_personal,Choice_when_employer,Choose_shift_length,Choice_length_personal,Choice_length_employer,Change_rota,Flex_work_requests,Shift_satisfaction,Ideal_shift_length,Prefer_mixed_shifts,Days_off_fatigue_12,Enough_breaks_12,Pace_myself_12,Staffing_12,Teamwork_12,Patient_relationships_12,Quality_care_12,CDP_12,Childcare_org_12,Childcare_cost_12,Extra_work_12,Travel_costs_12,Quality_time_off_12,Healthy_lifestyle_12,Days_off_fatigue_8,Enough_breaks_8,Pace_myself_8,Staffing_8,Teamwork_8,Patient_relationships_8,Quality_care_8,CDP_8,Childcare_org_8,Childcare_cost_8,Extra_work_8,Travel_costs_8,Quality_time_off_8,Healthy_lifestyle_8,Ideal_rota,Enough_breaks_rot,Pace_myself_rot,Staffing_rot,Teamwork_rot,Patient_relationships_rot,Quality_care_rot,CDP_rot,Childcare_org_rot,Childcare_cost_rot,Extra_work_rot,Travel_costs_rot,Quality_time_off_rot,Most_important_shift_choice,Job_length,Marital_status,Age_band,Gender_identity,Main_carer 1,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,5,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,12.5,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Time to rest between shifts,6,Single ,20-29,Other, 3,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,34.5,6,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Often,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,No,Very dissatisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Breaks,3,,,Female, 4,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Being able to self rota night shifts per week instead of 2 nights and a day in the same week. ,1.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 5,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Older people care,37.5,23,5,6,4,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Social commitments,,Single ,30-39,Female, 6,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Care home / nursing home,Rehabilitation,45,5,,,,Late/twilight shifts only,,Yes,,,Yes,,,Always,Always adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,You 8,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,2,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,13,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Regularity. Working the same days and hours on a regular basis.,1,Single ,30-39,Other, 9,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Fairness,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 10,Registered Nurse,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,39,24,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Disagree,Normal social hours,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 11,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,6,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Work life balance ,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 12,Registered Nurse,No ,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,30,0,7,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,Yes,5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Ability to work around my children's school hours/activities ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 13,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,,Hospital inpatient ward,Women Health,37.5,0,10,4,3,Long days only,12,No,,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,7,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Starting late, suits my body clock. Decent meal breaks not just ""grab and scoff""",7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 14,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,30,0,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),6,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,08-Feb,17,Single ,40-49,Female,You 15,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,27,12,3,5,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,6,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,,,Single ,20-29,Female, 16,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,12,5,5,4,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,8,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Long days/nights. Week is done quickly. Issue is rostering you got 4 shifts a week instead of 3 and not enough rest days. Due to short staffed. Recently I did 4 nights (12hrs each). One day off, then 4 long days of 13.5 hrs. Ended up with migraine ",5,Single ,50-59,Female,You 17,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,7.5,0,1,5,6,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,"Flexible to change shifts if needed, roster done so far in advance it is difficult to then swap if something comes up that you weren’t aware of when the request went in ",1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 19,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,30,2,2,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),10,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 20,Nursing Associate,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Having at least 2 days off after a night shift.,16,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 21,Nursing Associate,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,7.5,1,6,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.5,Yes,12,2,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Always,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Consistency + 2 weeks nights together not one week days one week nights ,6,Single ,30-39,Female, 22,Nursing Associate,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,3,Single ,20-29,Other, 23,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,Community,Rehabilitation,30,2,2,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Self rostering ,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 24,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Acute adult care,37.5,10,2,6,5,Long days only,12.5,Yes,8,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,,"I need time away from work to do other things, I love my job, but shirt shifts don’t give me enough time off, time with my family, or enough time in shift with my patients ",4,Single ,40-49,Female,You 25,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34,12,4,4,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Scheduled days off together, ie more than just one day off In a row. ",2,Single ,20-29,Female, 26,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,24,24,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A little,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Time off ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 27,Registered Nurse,Yes,,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,39,10,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,Yes,7.8,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Always,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,7.8,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Mix and planned ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,You 28,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,36,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,A little,Not at all,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Rest days,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 32,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Very dissatisfied,12.5,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 33,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,1,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 34,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,Other healthcare provider,,,36,4,0,5,3,,8,Yes,12,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Completely,A large extent,A little,Completely,Completely,A little,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,,Personal circumstances,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 35,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,30,45,3,5,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,11,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,,Often,Always,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,3,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,,Agree,Ability to rest between shifts,2,Single ,50-59,Female, 36,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,Other healthcare provider,Hospice,End of life care,38,0,1.5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,no night shifts,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 37,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,20,0,2,2,2,Long days only,10,No,,5,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,childcare,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,You 39,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,Long days only,11.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Having enough days off in-between each shift,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 40,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,,3.5,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"If I have to do nights, not having to work 4 nights then finishing and having to work the next day (working Thurs - sun nights, finishing on the Monday morning then back again at 1 on the Tuesday)",2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 41,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 42,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,46,6,1,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),11.5,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Max 2 long shifts in a row,1.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 43,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Other,37.5,2,2,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Balance,0.5,Single ,30-39,Other, 44,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Regular pattern to have a routine,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 45,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,11.5,5,5,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,Yes,11.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,A little,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I do not mind,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,9_5,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 46,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,6,0,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,13,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Scheduling adequate chunks of time off and having set shifts ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Partner / spouse 47,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Occupational health,35,0,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,,Rarely,Always adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Social time outside of work - time to go to the gym when it is less busy.,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 50,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,15,3,5,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,13,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Always adequate,Sometimes,,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Childcare ,24,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 51,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,24,12,1,3,2,Long days only,12,Yes,6,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Work life balance ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 52,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Balance ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 53,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,18,2,5,4,A mix of long days and nights,11,Yes,12,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,11,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Consistency ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 54,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Other,37.5,0,0,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12,Yes,6,3,Yes,Yes,"It is up to staff to ask to go for a break, and I did not feel like asking",Always,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,6,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 55,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,27,2,1,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,Yes,12,3,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Agree,Being able to function after work,17,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 56,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,13,12,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,Yes,,1,Yes,Yes,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 58,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,1,6,2,2,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),6,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Partner / spouse 59,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,10,Yes,12.5,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Adequate days off between nights,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 60,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,,19,1,2,2,3,Long days only,12,Yes,9,4,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,,Often,,,,,,,,,,A little,To some extent,,,,,,Yes,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Agree,,,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,Flexibility ,25,Single ,50-59,Female, 62,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,22.5,12,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,8,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,childcare and as little disruption as possible to my childrens routines at home also not working on important days like xmas and bank holidays because I feel guilty for not spending them with my family.,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 64,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,12,4,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Often,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,9.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Family & childcare,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 65,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational health,33,0,0,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.15,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8.15,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Recovery time between shifts,19,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 66,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,12,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Consistency,26,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 67,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37.5,16,10,5,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Childcare and when this was available ,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,You 68,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Occupational Health,1,6,0,4,2,Early shifts only,6,No,,0,Yes,Yes,,Not Applicable: my shifts do not include breaks ,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,,,Often,,,,,Sometimes,,,Sometimes,Completely,,,,,,,Yes,Very satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,Disagree,,,,,,,,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Shifts in the morning only,,,,,,,,,,,,,Morning ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Partner / spouse 69,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,15,4,6,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,10.43,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Never,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,having enough days off between duties,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other,Shared more or less equally 74,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Work a fixed roster to ensure adequate time off between shifts,32,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 75,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Women Health,37,0,4,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Enough days off after nights,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 76,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,36,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,Completely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Wether it works around child care and my husbands job,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 77,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,Other healthcare provider,Community,End of life care,27,0,5,6,5,Night shifts only,9,No,,2,Yes,No,,Not Applicable: my shifts do not include breaks ,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,A fair allocation of weekend work ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 78,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,1,2,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Other commitments ,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 79,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Ability to have quality time off ,4,Single ,40-49,Female, 80,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,0,0,3,1,Long days only,12,,,4,Yes,No,,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,,Always,,Always,,,,,,,,Not at all,Completely,,Not at all,Completely,,Not at all,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 81,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,18,12,2,2,2,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,"8hr maximum to allow for quality patient care , no mixing of days/ nights in one week . People looking at back to back weeks . Duty rota done 6 weeks only in advance ",35,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 82,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,25,10,2,5,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",14,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,,Often,,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,family,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,,Prefer not to say, 83,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,10,3,7,7,Night shifts only,11,No,,6,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very satisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Night shifts only,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,To cut hours,21,Single ,50-59,Female, 84,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37,8,1,6,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,13,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Childcare ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 85,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,29,23,2,4,3,Night shifts only,12,No,,5,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Family life,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 86,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Paediatrics,37.5,40,8,5,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",14.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,,Never,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,,,,,,,,,,,A little,,,,,,,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,,,,,,,,,,,"2 night shifts, a long day and a short shift",20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 87,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,34.5,,,3,4,Long days only,11.5,No,,5,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Always,,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,Long day,4,Single ,50-59,Other, 88,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,3,1,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,7.5,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Having one day off the same each week so that I could structure activities at home around that day.,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,Partner / spouse 89,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,,5,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,Yes,8,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Consistency ,3,Single ,30-39,Female, 90,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Paediatrics,37.5,0,2,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",9,Yes,10,2,Yes,No,,Not Applicable: my shifts do not include breaks ,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,,Often,,,,,,,,,,A little,,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Enough days of after nights before going back onto days ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 91,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,6,,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13,No,,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,,Always,,,,,,,,,,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Not applicable,Agree,,,Back pain. At the moment no one's from the office care about there employee.,2.6,,30-39,Female,You 92,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,24,36,0,5,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,6,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,24,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Nights as l do 24hours it gives me time to see family and pick with agency,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Partner / spouse 93,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical care,1,12,1,6,6,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,6,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,To some extent,,To some extent,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Agree,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,,I chose when,6,Single ,40-49,Female, 94,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,24,0,1,2,1,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Work life balance ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 95,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Other,37.5,4,2,5,5,Early shifts only,8.5,Yes,5,2,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Good work life balance ,30,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 96,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospice,End of life care,35,12,2,4,7,Night shifts only,10,No,,1,Yes,No,,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,"Working days only, preferably earlier, so I can spend more time with my daughter and family. I'm a single person and live with my daughter ",9,Single ,50-59,Female,You 97,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,16,12,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Spaced out shifts,42,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 98,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,28,0,2,4,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,Yes,6,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Child care and family time,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 99,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,11,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,"Spaced out to allow time for rest, more than one day off after night shifts ",1,Single ,30-39,Female, 100,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,4,3,Long days only,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,,Always,Always,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,Morning ,4,Single ,20-29,Female,You 101,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,2,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,more days off ,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 102,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,4,3,Long days only,10.25,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Always,Always,Never,Often,Sometimes,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Adequate staffing levels ,39,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 103,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,8,5,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,To some extent,No,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,To ensure not fatigued and enough time off to recover,36,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 104,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,15,5,7,14,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Always adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,Getting a routine but able to fit days off in whilst working full time and overtime,4,Single ,20-29,Female, 105,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Paediatrics,30,0,0,4,2,Long days only,10,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Hours ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 106,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,5,7,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Consistent, regular hours so your body clock can get into a routine.",8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 107,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,12,0,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,A large extent,Completely,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,Completely,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Personal life,2,Single ,30-39,Female, 108,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,15,5,10,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,5,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,A choice,10,Single ,60-69,Female, 109,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,42,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,A little,Not at all,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,2,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts with more staff,0,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 110,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,10,5,5,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Child care,20,Single ,50-59,Female,You 111,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,,37.5,25,5,6,10,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",10,Yes,16.5,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Rest days ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 112,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,7.5,1,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Always adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Being able to unwind after a shift before next shift,3,Single ,40-49,Female, 113,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,15,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Always,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not working nights and looking at previous weeks rots such as not having 1 day inbetween night and day shifts or 3 days in a row,1,Single ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 114,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care ,22.5,1,1,3,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,,,,,,,,,,Sometimes,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,To suit myself and my mental and physical health,19,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 115,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,3,3,3,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Pay,10,Single ,50-59,Female, 116,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,,,3,3,Night shifts only,11,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Days off together,,Single ,60-69,Female, 117,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,8,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 118,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,24,0,3,5,Long days only,12.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Completely,Completely,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Having good rest days and time off,3,Single ,20-29,Other,Shared more or less equally 119,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,12,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 120,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,0,2.5,6,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have less days off",No,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,Always,Always,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Always,Always,Sometimes,A little,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A little,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,1,Single ,20-29,Female, 121,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,6,2,4,3,Long days only,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,12.5 hour shifts ,6,Single ,30-39,Other, 122,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,5,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),10.5,Yes,10,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Work life balance,17,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 123,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,8,2,5,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I would prefer to not mix day and night shifts in a week or month,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 124,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,38,7,5,4,3,Long days only,12.25,No,,1,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Never,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,8,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Days in a row worked,2,Single ,20-29,Prefer not to say, 125,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,,,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,Yes,10.3,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Convenience and most effective,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,Shared more or less equally 128,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,3,1,3,3,Night shifts only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I like night shifts to help my family circumstances,30,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 129,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,13,0,5,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,14,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Family life,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,Shared more or less equally 130,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,30,7.5,10,5,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Fitting them around my childcare arrangements ,1,Single ,20-29,Female,You 131,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,21,0,5,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,"Blocks of 4 or 6 weeks, night shift or day shift. not a week of long days and then the next week be it nights. Or 2 nights and back on long days",1,Single ,20-29,Female, 132,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,District nursing,37.5,3,3,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Longer rest period between each block of shifts ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 133,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,40,0,8,6,5,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,8,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Getting sleep,4,Single ,40-49,Other,You 134,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,40,14,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,14,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,,,,,,,,,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,12,Single ,40-49,Female,You 135,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,0,0,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Rest and quality time with my family,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 136,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,22,11,0,3,2,Night shifts only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Always adequate,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Childcare,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 137,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,23,0,1,2,2,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,23,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Shifts that suit my life style,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 138,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Paediatrics,38,10,8,5,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Quality Time with my children family without being permanently drained exhausted and sad,6,Single ,30-39,Female,You 139,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,13,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Personal commitments that month,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 140,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,6,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,To work over 4 days of 7 to reduce childcare cost and be able to spend time with my young children ,1,Single ,30-39,Female,You 141,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Women Health,16,8,0,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,5,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,To some extent,Not at all,A little,Not at all,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Plenty of staff ,20,Single ,60-69,Female, 142,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,Rehabilitation,24,0,0,2,2,Night shifts only,12,No,,5,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,,,,,,,,,,,A little,,,,,,,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Night shifts only,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,15,Single ,60-69,Female, 143,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,30,0,10,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),5,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Homelife,30,Single ,50-59,Female, 144,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,20,,,3,1,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7,Yes,5,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,6.5,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Being able to fit in with the team,19,Single ,40-49,Female,You 145,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,0,4,4,4,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Completely,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Levels of stress,10,Single ,50-59,Other, 146,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,12,0,6,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,1,1,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Always,Often,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,2,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,3,18,Single ,30-39,Female, 147,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Never adequate,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,"Working nights, more of a night owl",2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 148,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,23,0,2,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Completely,,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 149,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Women Health,27.5,0,0,3.5,3.5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,5,3.5,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A large extent,A little,A large extent,A little,Completely,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Length and days ,7,Single ,30-39,Female,You 150,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,30,35,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",10,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,rest ,35,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Other,Partner / spouse 151,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,10,10,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,14,Yes,6.5,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Never,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not too many days and nights constantly ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,You 152,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,23,28,10,3,1,Long days only,12,Yes,17,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Rarely adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,A little,Completely,Completely,Completely,Completely,Completely,Completely,Yes,Very dissatisfied,9,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Childcare,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 153,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,20,0,0,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,10,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,set shifts 3 days together and not split shifts,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 154,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,End of life care,37.5,0,4,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 155,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,10,5,5,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,8,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Always,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,,Often,,To some extent,Not at all,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,Early start early finish ,10,Single ,50-59,Female, 159,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,1,1,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Quality care,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 160,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37,12,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,10.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Family responsibilities,4,Single ,50-59,Female,You 161,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,23,0,2,2,2,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Work around hone commitments ,23,Single ,40-49,Female,You 162,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,6,5,5,A mix of long days and nights,9.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Often,Often,Always,Always,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Working 7.5 hours,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 163,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,22.5,,,3,3,Early shifts only,7.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Never adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,,No,Very satisfied,2,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,To be with my family and Grandchildren ,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 164,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,5,5,Long days only,10,Yes,8,2,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,10,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Flexible ,24,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 165,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.7,0,3,3,2,Long days only,13,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Always,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Completely,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Working 9-5 hours so as nursing staff we can all get a good night sleep rather than arriving home at 9 pm and by th time u look at the clock its 10pm and you need to be asleep ready to wake up by 6.30 am for the next days shift,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,You 166,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,0,3,3,2,Long days only,14.15,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Always,Often,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Reduced hours in Longdays from current 14.15 to 12 -12.30 hours per shift and fixed longdays and no nights,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 167,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,25,0,0,3,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,10,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,Completely,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Days off,2,Single ,40-49,Female,You 168,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,24,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,"All shifts back to back, so days off feel more beneficial. Rotating nights and days but not within the same week! Would prefer 2 weeks on days 2 weeks on nights ",3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 169,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,23,10,0,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,0,Yes,Yes,,Always,Always adequate,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,,,,,,,,,,,,,,0,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 170,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,37.5,0,0,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,Shifts in the morning only,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Partner / spouse 171,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,16,0,1,2,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,6,I do not mind,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Starting time. I feel 7am is too early,but that’s just my personal preference.",42,Single ,60-69,Female, 172,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,4,Night shifts only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Night shifts only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"Only nights, for regular body rhythm physically and mentally. Rotation with shift pattern have extremely bad influence for my well-being.b",6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 173,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,34.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Childcare,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 174,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,36,12,1,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,Enough time between changing the shift pattern,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 175,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,0,4,4,Night shifts only,12,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Night shift ,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 176,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,2,4,3,Night shifts only,12,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Rarely adequate,Always,,Often,Often,,,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Hours ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 177,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,0,2,3,2,Long days only,12,Yes,7,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,,,Agree,Childcare and break days between shifts,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 178,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,22.5,0,3,3,Night shifts only,11.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,,,,,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Starting the shift later ,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 179,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,11.5,,4,3,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Better rates of pay ,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 180,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,0,2,3,3,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Worling around my husbands shifts to improve childcare,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 181,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,10.5,6,4,5,A mix of long days and nights,10.5,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Often,Sometimes,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,,Disagree,Money,20,Single ,60-69,Prefer not to say,You 182,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,24,,,2,2,Long days only,12,No,,5,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Never,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Shifts in the morning only,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Childcare,4,Single ,40-49,Female,You 183,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,23,0,5,5,Night shifts only,13.5,No,,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,shorter shifts for the night,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 184,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,24,0,0,,,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,6,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,,A little,Completely,A large extent,To some extent,Completely,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Family,18,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 185,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Days ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 186,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,"It is up to staff to ask to go for a break, and I did not feel like asking",Always,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Rarely,Always,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Early and odd nights,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 187,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,10,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11,Yes,14,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Night shifts only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,,10,Single ,40-49,Female,You 188,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,15,2,5,5,A mix of long days and nights,14.25,Yes,10.45,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Better home life / work balance ,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 189,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,37.5,0,1,5,5,,7.5,Yes,8,2,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Never,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Enough time to recover from work fatigue ,10,Single ,40-49,Female, 190,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,The request I have put in awaiting response ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 191,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Acute adult care,30,0,0,4,4,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Flexibility to balance family life ,40,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 192,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,7.5,3,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Rarely,Always,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,,Sometimes,,Often,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Monday long day. Tuesday to Friday days off. Saturday & Sunday long day. Following week have the weekend off. Then have your 3 long days on any days Monday to Friday.,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Other,Partner / spouse 193,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,30,10,10,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,12,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Never,,,,,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Weekend ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 194,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,10,12,6,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",14.5,Yes,8,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,,,,,,Often,Often,Often,A little,Not at all,A large extent,,,,,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,,,,,,,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 195,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,40,8,4,5,4,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,10,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Having enough time with my family ,3,Single ,20-29,Female, 197,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,6.3,1.5,4,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,6.25,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Always,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,A little,A little,Not at all,Completely,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Money,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 198,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,26,20,6,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,Yes,12,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,A fixed rolling rota would be great,5,Single ,30-39,Other, 199,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West ,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,End of life care,33,0,0,3,4,Night shifts only,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I consider my children before choosing a shift,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 200,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,12.5,1,4,4,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare issue-why I do nights ,4,Single ,30-39,Female,You 201,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,22.5,0,8,3,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,Completely,Completely,A large extent,Completely,Completely,A little,Yes,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Child care ,18,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 202,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,15,0,3,2,2,Long days only,7.5,Yes,11.5,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Always,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,5.75,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Flexibility ,21,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 203,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,number of hours,3.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 204,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,,1,3,2,Long days only,12,Yes,6,1,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,,,A little,To some extent,,Not at all,,,,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Single ,,Female, 205,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,37.5,0,4,4,3,Long days only,9.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Enough time for caring responsibilities at home. I care for my 89 year old father,11,Single ,50-59,Female, 206,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Days only,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 207,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,,3,4,4,Long days only,10,Yes,9,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,All days off together,33,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 208,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,20,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Rest,,Single ,20-29,Female, 209,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,15,,1,,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,5,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Completely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,,,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,Disagree,I would not work night shifts,36,Single ,50-59,Female, 210,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,36,0,4,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Just not long days,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 211,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,30,0,4,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11,No,,,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Never,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Spending quality time with my children/family ,22,Single ,50-59,Female,You 212,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,12,3,5,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,"My mental and physical health, as I get older ( I'm 55 ) I struggle more and more with multiple long days.",,Single ,50-59,Female, 213,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,2,Long days only,13,Yes,8,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Long days with some weekends,19,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 214,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,,37.5,,,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,Completely,,A little,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,,,,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not working days and nights- would prefer days only,5,Single ,50-59,Female, 215,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Community,Other,37.5,0,4,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,,,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,,16,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 216,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,22.5,0,2,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,10.5,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Ability to maintain high level of concentration and activity. ,35,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Other, 217,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,44.5,,,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,12.5,2,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Never,Sometimes,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Disagree,Ability to choose shifts ,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 219,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,0,0,5,5,Early shifts only,7.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Working a normal day shift so i can be home for family at night and weekend,2,Single ,50-59,Female, 220,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,30,8,4,4,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,A little,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Completely,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare,26,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 221,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,8,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,Yes,10,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,More rest days/flexibility,4,Single ,50-59,Female, 222,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,10,10,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,Always,Always,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,A little,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Days only and 9 hour shift instead ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 223,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,11,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Always,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Less days at work ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other,Shared more or less equally 224,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Women Health,34.5,8,1,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,9,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Days off together ,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 225,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 226,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,7.5,1,5,4,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),11.15,Yes,7.5,3,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Completely,Not at all,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11.15,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,,Not applicable,,Enough staff,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 227,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,37.5,2,3,2,Long days only,,No,,,,No,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Work and Life balance ,15,Single ,50-59,Other, 228,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Other,37.5,12,0,4,3,Long days only,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Not Applicable: my shifts do not include breaks ,Never adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 229,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,38,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,,21,Single ,,Other, 230,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,0,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,3 days a week only with no make up shifts (36 hours a week),4,Single ,30-39,Other, 231,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,30,0,0,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,10.43,4,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,"Working weekdays only, during the day",4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 232,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,12,2,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Never,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,Completely,A little,A little,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Having a set pattern in a week that is fair to all staff so you can plan your life,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 233,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,19.5,0,0,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,7.5,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,,Often,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,Completely,A large extent,A little,Completely,To some extent,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Childcare covered andMy own mental well-being ,17,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 236,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,5,5,4,3,Long days only,14,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,"Personal life, childcare and family. Long days leave leave me exhausted on my days off and employer refused to reduce my hours or give me short shifts",,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 237,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,18.3,,,2,2,,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,I felt I did not really need a break ,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Working nites only,33,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 238,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational health,24,6,0,3,2,Long days only,10,No,,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Rarely,,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Not applicable,,,,,,,,,,,,8,,60-69,Female, 239,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,18.75,0,1,2,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,6.25,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,6.25,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,not switching from days to nights in quick rotation ,18,Single ,50-59,Other, 240,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,15,10,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,14.5,Yes,10.5,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Always,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Set days in and off e.g. 4 on 4 off ,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 241,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,Critical Care,22.5,10.5,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,10.5,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Often,Often,Never,Sometimes,,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,10.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,,,Freedom to balance work/life.,20,Single ,40-49,Female, 242,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,29,4,2,4,,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,10,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable, flexibility,48,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 243,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,15,0,1,2,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,5,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Not Applicable: my shifts do not include breaks ,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,,,,,,,,,,,To some extent,Completely,A little,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,,25,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 245,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Mental Health,37,37,2,3,4,Long days only,12,No,,1,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,mornings,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,You 246,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Older people care,24,,,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Rarely,,,,,,,,,,,,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Seeing more of my family. ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 247,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,7.5,4,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.3,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Recovery time & not a jumble of lates & early,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 248,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,3,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,6.5,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,1,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other, 249,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,3,Long days only,14.25,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Completely,Completely,A little,Completely,Completely,A little,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,12hr shifts,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 250,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Older people care,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,11,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,That after a nught shift that i am not put on a long day the day after i finish in the morning.,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 251,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,30,12,0,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,Completely,Not at all,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Long days no more than 2 together ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 253,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,12,0,4,4,Night shifts only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,To some extent,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Time off in between shifts to recover,6,Single ,40-49,Female, 254,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,30,0,2,4,3,Late/twilight shifts only,8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,"Adapting to long term health issues, of which in situ'. ",21,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 255,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care ,37.5,0,6,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Long days ,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other, 256,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Other healthcare provider,Community,District nursing,30,5,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",9,Yes,14,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Family time,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 257,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,7,1,5,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.15,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Sometimes,Always,Always,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Time with family and friends ,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 258,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,36,0,1,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,A shift where I feel I have accomplished the care I have wanted to give for my patients,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 259,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,2,3,3,Long days only,12.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,work/life balance,1.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 260,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,28,4,6,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",10,Yes,12.5,0,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,time off,10,Single ,60-69,Female, 261,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,37.5,7.5,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),12,No,,2,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,1 long hours in a week and 3 days off,17,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 262,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Older people care,36,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Working around changing family commitments,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 263,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,31.5,0,0,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,not feeling tired and being home with family,18,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 264,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,1,4,3,Long days only,10.75,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,,3,Single ,20-29,Female, 265,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,22.5,1.5,0.5,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately satisfied,8,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"I would rather be able to work 2 set days/shifts each week, rather than a constantly changing schedule.",0.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 266,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,6,0,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,4,Single ,30-39,Female, 267,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Never adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,Not at all,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Health and normal routine ,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Prefer not to say,Partner / spouse 268,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,7.5,4,5,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),14.5,Yes,8.5,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Staffing levels,25,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 269,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,0,0,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,12,,50-59,Female, 270,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,My own health and wellbeing,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 271,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Paediatrics,30,0,5,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Always adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Hours in work and days off,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 272,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3.5,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Childcare,1,Single ,30-39,Other,Shared more or less equally 273,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,2,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,A little,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,childcare,0,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 274,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,12.5,4,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,6,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Choose what suits my personal life ,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,Shared more or less equally 275,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,23,0,1,2,2,Long days only,12,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,,,,,,,,,,,,,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 276,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,20,12,2,3,2,Early shifts only,10,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,No,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Straight days because this suits my health better and more likely to finish on time ,31,Single ,60-69,Female, 277,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,35,24,0,5,5,Night shifts only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,one pattern not mixed,21,Single ,50-59,Female,You 278,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,24,36,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,24,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Child care plan and transport cost,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,,Female,Shared more or less equally 279,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,25,4,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,5.25,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,A set working pattern of set days due to child care ,21,Single ,40-49,Female,You 280,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,10,5,4,3,Long days only,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Work life balance ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 281,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,25,0,2,2,5,Night shifts only,10,No,,6,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Always,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,No rotation ,45,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 282,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,12,1,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Often,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A work-life balance,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 283,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,29,0,0,3,2,Night shifts only,11.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Never adequate,Always,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Completely,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,9,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 284,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,0,3,2,Long days only,13.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,13.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 285,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,30,0,2,3.5,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,No,,3.5,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Monday to friday,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 286,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,30,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,,,,,,,,,,,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 287,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,20,,,3,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,4,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A little,A little,A little,A little,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,38,Single ,50-59,Female, 288,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,10,0,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,,Often,,,,,,,,,,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A little,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Night shifts only,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,Flexible ,3,Single ,40-49,Female,You 289,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,,,3,3,Night shifts only,10.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Always,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,how many days off i get together,5,Single ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 290,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,4,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",10.5,Yes,12.5,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,,15,Single ,50-59,Female, 291,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Other,37.5,0,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,,Yes,Yes,,Always,Always adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Shifts in the morning only,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Looking after an eldery mother,29,Single ,50-59,Female, 292,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,24,3,5,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,1,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Always,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,3,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,Disagree,Agree,,Family ,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 293,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,22.5,8,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,12.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,A large extent,Completely,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Health conditions,6,Single ,30-39,Female, 295,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1.5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Completely,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Feel unwell after nights,0.4,Single ,20-29,Female, 296,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,11.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,To reduce the number of night shifts ,1,Single ,40-49,Female, 297,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,12,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Fatigue,1.5,Single ,20-29,Female, 298,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,15,10,5,5,Long days only,13.5,Yes,8,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Rest between shifts,4,Single ,40-49,Other, 299,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,24,1,1,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,12,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,A mixture of week days and weekend,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 300,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,Yes,12,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Fitting around my social life,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 301,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37,0,5,4,4,Night shifts only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,,Never adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Never,Never,Never,Often,Often,Sometimes,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,family,17,,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 302,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,Women Health,12,0,1.5,2,1,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),6,Yes,7.5,5,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Staffing levels,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 303,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,37.5,7.5,0,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Commute time,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other, 304,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational health,22.5,0,1.5,3,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,12,4,Yes,No,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Sometimes,Always,Often,Often,Always,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Enough time off to recharge,3,Single ,50-59,Female, 305,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,30,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Not rotating from nights to days then back to nights in a short space of time ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 306,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Consistency - not switching between days and nights within the same week, that gives you no time to recover and change your sleep pattern",2,Single ,20-29,Female, 307,Registered Nurse,No ,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,4,15,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,Yes,11.5,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Fitted in with my family,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 308,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Women Health,27,0,1,3,2,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,,Childcare ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 309,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,5,4,4,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),11.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,No,Moderately satisfied,9,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,What fits around my fixed childcare arrangements ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 310,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,34.5,12,0,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not having day shift immediately followed by night shifts,2.5,Single ,20-29,Female, 311,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Critical Care,37.5,0,0,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12,Yes,6,3,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,To meet childcare needs,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 312,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,30,12,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Being able to plan ahead ,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,You 313,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,23,0,1,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,,Agree,,,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not have to do night shift.,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 314,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Days and hours that suit me and allow me to spend time with my family and enough time between shifts so I can actually relax. ,0,Single ,30-39,Female, 315,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,3,2,Long days only,13,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Child care and rest days,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,You 316,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,34.5,0,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Adequate days off between shifts ,5,Single ,20-29,Female, 317,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,30,0,1,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,childcare/school,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 318,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,2,1,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Max no of days off per week,,Single ,40-49,Female, 319,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Fixed days/ nights ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 320,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,7.5,2,6,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13,Yes,8,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Early finishes,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 321,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,36.5,7.5,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,My home life ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 322,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,Community,District nursing,30,0,0,5,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Never,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Days off being together ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 324,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,23,7.5,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Ability to get childcare. Long shifts for more days off,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 325,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,12,2,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Child care,9,Single ,30-39,Female,You 326,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,3.5,5,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,12.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,9.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 327,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,5,8,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,Yes,11.5,2,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Rarely,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,9.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,4 days only a week so 9 hr shifts ,35,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 328,Nursing Associate,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,26,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 329,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,4,3,Long days only,10,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Fitting in with childcare and study time,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 330,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,3,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,To work less than 12.5 hours,24,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 331,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland ,NHS,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,I felt I did not really need a break ,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"No night shift as I can't sleep during the day, id prefer morning shifts as I generally get tired in an afternoon, id like flexibility in start in finish time, ie not stating at 7am and finish at 3, but maybe the option to start to do 8 to 4 etc ",1,Single ,40-49,Female, 332,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,0,10,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A little,A little,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Childcare,26,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 333,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Very dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,,,,,,,,,,,,,Having a set day,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 334,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,6,2,6,6,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,Yes,12,1,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,3,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,"Being able to have more than 2 days off to catch up on rest and have a social life. I feel like after a 5 day stretch at the hospital when I've worked lots of overtime, that I don't have the energy to do anything at the weekend. If I had an additional day off then I could work o that work life balance",3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 335,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,12,3,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,14,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Often,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Enough time to recover. ,3,Single ,40-49,Female, 336,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,2,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.5,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Ability to provide good quality care,-1,Single ,30-39,Female, 338,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,9,20,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Length,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 339,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,5,5,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,Yes,11.2,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 340,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,29,0,3,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,Yes,5,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Often,Often,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,No,Moderately satisfied,8.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Regular shifts,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 341,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Community,District nursing,34,0,4,4,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),9,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Rolling rota,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 342,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,14,1,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,I felt I did not really need a break ,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,My wellbeing,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 343,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,18,3,6,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Work life balance ,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 344,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,12,2,5,5,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10.5,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Increased time with my family so less night shifts or weekends,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 345,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Days to recover ,1.5,Single ,20-29,Female, 346,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,34.5,23,12,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,2,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Often,Sometimes,A little,A little,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,,Agree,,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 347,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,1,30,0,3,3,Night shifts only,1,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Often,Rarely,A little,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,1,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Night shifts only,Not applicable,Agree,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Night shift,6,Single ,40-49,Female,You 349,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,0,3,3,Long days only,12.5,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Days only ,1,Single ,20-29,Other, 350,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,2,3,5,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A little,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Plenty of rest days in between shifts,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other,Shared more or less equally 351,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,12.5,10,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Always,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,,Regular pattern and no nights,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 352,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Enough rest time ,1,Single ,20-29,Female, 353,Registered Nurse,No ,Ireland & Northern Ireland,NHS,Primary care,Rehabilitation,30,0,3,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,6,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Childcare and family time,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 355,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Long enough breaks between shifts to recover ,1,Single ,30-39,Female, 356,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Other,37.5,12,2,4,3,Night shifts only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Having at least two weekends off a month,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 357,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,4,5,5,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,The ability to work extra shifts between. I can’t live on my basic pay,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 358,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,5,5,Early shifts only,8.5,Yes,6,2,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,personal health conciderations,29,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 359,Registered Nurse,No ,East,NHS,Community,Other,34,0,1,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Flexibility and regular time off ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 361,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,A little,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,2,Single ,30-39,Other, 364,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,44.5,2,5,5,Night shifts only,12,Yes,7.5,4,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Time with my family and friends ,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 365,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,Community,Acute adult care,30,0,4,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Longer and fewer days,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 366,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,22.5,7.5,9,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Accommodating personal commitments ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 370,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,25,,7,7,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,0,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,To have enough time with family however being well paid,4,Single ,30-39,Other,You 372,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,3,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Set shifts (eg all nights) so I can plan my life around work,1,Single ,20-29,Female, 373,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Primary care,Critical Care,30,7.5,4,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Work life balance, having days off to manage home life and family. ",2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 374,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Other healthcare provider,Hospice,End of life care,30,10,3,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",10,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Consistency, ie smilair to police rota earlies then lates rather than swapping from one to the other every day",7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,,Female, 375,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,4,4,6,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Having enough rest days between shifts and treating everyone’s rota equally and not favouring others ,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 376,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,23,0,4,2,1,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,5,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Increasing family time,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 377,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,18,12,1,3,3,Long days only,12.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Family time,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 378,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,7.5,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Getting enough days off between shift and not mixing days and nights in 1 week with only 1 day off in between before going back from a night shift to a day shift.,8,Single ,30-39,Female, 379,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Always,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Effect on my health ,25,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 380,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,7,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shift length,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 381,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,23,2,5,4,Long days only,11.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Often,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Childcare ,2,Single ,30-39,Female,You 382,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,44,0,12,4,3,Long days only,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,More days off in a row,5,Single ,50-59,Female, 383,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37,0,0,4,2,Long days only,12,Yes,7,,Yes,Yes,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,7,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,,,,,,,,,,,,Childcare ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,,Female,Shared more or less equally 384,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,,24,1,6,12,Long days only,12,Yes,7,1,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,No nights,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 385,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Mental Health,37.5,0,3,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Quality time with my family,1.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 386,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Older people care,37.5,5,5,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,10,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,9.5,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Flexible hours, working pattern as long as contract hours are worked",6.5,Single ,50-59,Female, 388,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,3,Night shifts only,11.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,A little,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Family schedule,12,Single ,40-49,Other,You 389,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,30,6,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,,33,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 391,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Allowing enough blocked days off to recover mentally and physically from work and be able to better look after my health and spend time with family and friends,1,Single ,20-29,Female, 392,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,0.5,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Enough rest days in between,1.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 393,Nursing Associate,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Women Health,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Time off with family where I'm not exhausted.,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 394,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,12.5,1,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Shorter shifts ,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 395,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Paediatrics,30,3,10,5,4,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,4,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Fair working for all. Not just no wwekends or nights,3,Single ,40-49,Female, 396,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Primary care,Critical care,36,1,8,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Shorter shifts. Fewer nights. Nights more evenly spaced - not all together in one block.,6,,,Prefer not to say, 397,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,34.5,12.5,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Completely,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Recovering sleep after night shifts ,6,Single ,20-29,Female, 398,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,2,4,5,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,14.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,Completely,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Work life balance ,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 399,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Making sure rest days before changing from nights to days,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 400,Registered Nurse,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland,NHS,Community,District nursing,30,20,3,5,6,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,2,"No, I typically have less days off",No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,"Personal health, mentally and physically. Working to my contracted hours for a work life balance. No guilt about having to working extra or bank",20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 401,Registered Nurse,Yes,,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,33,6,4,3.5,2,,12,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Never,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,To have time to relax and concentrate on my own family,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 402,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,36,5,2,4,3,Long days only,12,Yes,9,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Flexibility,8,Single ,50-59,Female, 403,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Midlands,NHS,,Critical Care,37.5,0,2,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Quality work life balance,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,,,You 404,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,40,8,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Always,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare ,3,Single ,30-39,Female,You 405,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A large extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,The number of days off between one set of shifts and the next,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 406,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,7.5,5,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,8,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Work life balance - limited weekends,3,Single ,20-29,Female, 407,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,30,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Always adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,No nights,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 408,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Recovery time after night shifts,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 409,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,37,4.5,1,3.5,3.5,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Personal circumstances ,7,Single ,30-39,Other, 410,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,13,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Being able to arrange childcare whilst not reducing pay due to inflexibly of working unsocial hours,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 411,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,15,5,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,9.23,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,Completely,To some extent,A little,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,My personal choice would prefer 2 weeks days and 2 weeks nights,8,Single ,60-69,Female, 412,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,11.5,,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,,,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,,Good quality of care,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 413,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,10.75,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Completely,Completely,A little,No,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Quantity and quality rest time.,16,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 414,Nursing Associate,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,30,0,4,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,10,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Recovery time between shifts,25,Single ,60-69,Female, 415,Registered Nurse,Yes,,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,10,1,6,8,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,10,1,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,Not at all,Completely,,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Amount of days off per week,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 416,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,0,5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13.5,Yes,10.5,2,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,2,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,24,Single ,60-69,Other, 417,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,0,3,3,3,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,9,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Evening with my family and not working consecutive shifts so that I am exhausted by the time I get a day off,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 418,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,7.5,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Having a good work life balance,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 419,Nursing Associate,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,,Often,,,,,,,,,,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Less crowded,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 421,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,Other healthcare provider,Primary care,,18,2,0.5,2,2,Long days only,9.5,No,,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Choice,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 422,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,35.5,20,15,5,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Length of shift and continuity,23,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 423,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,Social care,Community,,0,16,0,2,1,Early shifts only,8,Yes,12,5,Yes,Yes,,Not Applicable: my shifts do not include breaks ,Always adequate,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A little,A large extent,Completely,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,time off outside of school hours,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 424,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,11.5,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Always,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,more flexibility when something comes up and I need to change shifts on my rota,2,Single ,30-39,Female, 425,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Completely,A little,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,3,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Enough recovery time,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 426,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,0,34.5,1.5,3,2,Long days only,11.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,what you want to work,19,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 427,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,Other healthcare provider,Hospice,Older people care,37.5,5,5,5,7,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,12,2,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,A little,Not at all,A little,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,continuity,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 428,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,34.5,12.5,3,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,No,Very dissatisfied,7,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Having time to recover between shifts. Be able to interject with family and friends. Enjoy social activities, to enable a better work life balance. Not to feel my health is impacted due to long days and nights. ",25,Single ,40-49,Female, 429,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,34.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Choosing either days or nights,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 430,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Primary care,Paediatrics,30,5,1,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Enough rest days in between work days. ,11,Single ,30-39,Female, 431,Registered Nurse,No ,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational Health,37.5,0,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,6,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,That they could be flexible,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 432,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,days only with a minimum of 2 days off together to enable me to recoup my energy ,2.5,Single ,50-59,Female, 433,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,28.45,0,2,2.5,1,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Completely,Completely,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,"to be able to have quality time with my family and friends, and time to exercise",6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 434,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,0,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Less days in a row. Nights only one month and days next month rather than a mix ,1,Single ,20-29,Female, 436,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,12,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Weekend quotas,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 437,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,8,8,4,3,Long days only,9.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Always,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Balance ,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female,Shared more or less equally 438,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,10,5,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13.5,Yes,10.45,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Shorter shifts with overlap so we can have breaks,18,Single ,40-49,Female, 439,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Paediatrics,37.5,0,3,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts that allow me to feel less tired at the end of the shift 12 hour shifts don't allow proper time to get breaks over the shift as you frequently don't get time for a later break to get the whole allocated time due to patient needs,3,Single ,60-69,Female, 440,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,0,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,Completely,Completely,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,,Night,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 441,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,0,4,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Enough time off between shifts and ability to find childcare,1,Single ,30-39,Female, 442,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,30,,1,3,2,Night shifts only,3,Yes,6,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,A little,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,"Child care is one thing I struggle with , easier when in school , but the cost of after school care is very expensive and it all stops at 5 ! So easier to do night shifts. The problem then is holidays who cares for my kids while I sleep and husband is at work , childcare is not an option as childmimders don't take temp contracts and spaces are full allready ! Flexi work is a good way but then when you have others nurses hate it as they have to work around you ! Can't win really ",5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 443,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,12.5,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Longer days off between shifts ,1,Single ,30-39,Other, 444,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,End of life care,20,5,2,5,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),5,Yes,6,3,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Always adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Completely,A large extent,Completely,A large extent,A large extent,Completely,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,My availability / health status,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female,You 446,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,40,6,10,7,4,Long days only,12,Yes,14,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Balance of family life ,3,Single ,30-39,Female,You 447,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,16,22,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,7.5,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts ,19,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 448,Nursing Associate,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,13,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,A little,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Childcare ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 449,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,10.5,2,Yes,No,,Usually,Always adequate,Always,Often,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,enough hours to get home between shifts and recover enough to go back to work next day!,20,Single ,60-69,Female, 450,Registered Nurse,No ,South West,Other healthcare provider,Community,Mental Health,36,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"More time off ,Same shifts in same week not a mix of nights and days in same week as too tiring and hard to organise home life .",34,Single ,50-59,Female,You 451,Registered Nurse,No ,,NHS,,Occupational Health,27,0,1,3,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,Completely,Completely,A little,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Family friendly. ,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 452,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Primary care,Critical Care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,,,,,,,,,,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Good work life balance ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 453,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,0,3,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Working 7.30-16.30,17,Single ,50-59,Female, 454,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,NHS,,Occupational Health,22.5,0,3,3,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,A large extent,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I think 8 hour shifts early and lates - when working nights full time would work 4 nights and have 3 off not a continuous mixture of days ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 455,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,0,3,2,Long days only,12,Yes,9,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Being able to get requests for days off when needed.,29,Single ,50-59,Female, 456,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Community,Mental Health,22.5,4,1.5,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,4,Yes,No,I felt I did not really need a break ,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Enough time to recover before rotation,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Partner / spouse 458,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Midlands,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Other,21,21,5,7,10,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),14,Yes,7,5,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Never,Never adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Often,Not at all,A little,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,My health,9,Single ,40-49,Female, 459,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Quality time to spend with my family,34,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 460,Registered Nurse,Yes,,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,42,2,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Knowing before hand and to be consulted if shift pattern is changed,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 461,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,35,0,1,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,days only,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 462,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,12,0,6,12,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,Yes,12,0,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Completely,Completely,To some extent,Completely,Completely,A little,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Flexibility to respond to changing personal circumstances and commitments,13,Single ,50-59,Female, 463,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,0,6,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,,Always,,,,,,,,,,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,child care ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 464,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,Community,District nursing,,,,,,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),,Yes,6,5,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,,,,,,,,,,,Understanding bosses with home commitments ,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 465,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,48,0,7,4,4,Long days only,12.5,No,,0,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,,Sometimes,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Ability to fit it in with work life balance, family time and second job (Army reservist)",6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 466,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Primary care,Critical Care,37.5,2,1,6,7,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Ability to choose for myself,3,Single ,60-69,Female, 467,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,24,10,5,3,Long days only,12,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Enough efficient staff,1,Single ,40-49,Female,You 468,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,11.5,0,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,10,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"Enough rest time especially after a night shift, a sleep day is not enough before starting 3 consecutive long days",3,Single ,20-29,Female, 469,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,24,0,0,2,2,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,working less hours per day ,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 470,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,1,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,6.5,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Making time for commitments and friends and family,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 471,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Scheduling to take into account switching between days and nights. So not mixing days and nights in a week. This week for example I have been allocated Tuesday long day, Wednesday night and Friday night. This does not observe HSE best practice guidelines and messes with the body clock and sleep patterns. It should not be allowed to happen. ",0.5,Single ,50-59,Female, 472,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Often,Often,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Days off when my partner has days off as he also works shifts. Some weeks we barely see each other due to conflicting shift patterns,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 473,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not going from a night shift straight onto day,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 474,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,13.5,5,4,4,Night shifts only,13.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,13.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Night shifts only,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,night shifts together,30,Single ,50-59,Female, 475,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,24,3,3,2,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,No,,0,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Never,Never,Rarely,,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,2 long days all of the time and no night shifts at all ever. I would stay in my job till I retire if they could promise no night shifts ever. ,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 476,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37,7,2,6,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Completely,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,"flexibility to take leave ,days off when needed.",6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Prefer not to say, 477,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,0,24,0.5,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),6,Yes,12,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Completely,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,6,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,other commitments outside of work,1.5,Single ,20-29,Other, 479,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,North West,NHS,Community,Acute adult care,24,1,1,4,3,,6,Yes,7.5,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Family commitments ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 482,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,24,4,5,4,Long days only,10,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Always adequate,Always,Always,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 483,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,20,5,6,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),,Yes,11,2,Yes,Yes,"It is up to staff to ask to go for a break, and I did not feel like asking",Sometimes,Always adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,3 long days per week,6,Single ,50-59,Female, 484,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,12,0,3.5,2,Long days only,13,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Completely,Completely,A little,Completely,Completely,A little,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,3,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Go home after patients go home,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 485,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Other healthcare provider,Hospice,End of life care,30,0,4,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,no night shifts ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 486,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,7.5,5,5,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,Yes,8,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Rest days ,3,Single ,20-29,Female, 487,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,7,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,Yes,13.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,9.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Time of day,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 488,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Women Health,,,,,,,,,,,,,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,,,,,,,,A little,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Other,Partner / spouse 489,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,3,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,13,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not working night shifts they impact my physical and mental health ,5,Single ,30-39,Female, 490,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,11.5,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.5,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Never,,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 491,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Having time to rest after working - switching from days to nights or vice versus is exhausting ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 492,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,22.5,0,2,3,2,Late/twilight shifts only,7.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Completely,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,sufficient amount of time off to recover after a number of days working,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 494,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,24,,5,4,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,10,Single ,40-49,Female,You 495,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational Health,37.5,0,12.5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),11,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A large extent,To some extent,,A little,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,4,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,MONDAY TO THURSDAY FRIDAY OFF,23,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 496,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,,3,4,4,Early shifts only,7,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Flexibility and cfhoice of where to work,42,Single ,60-69,Female, 497,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Enough days off,2,Single ,20-29,Other, 498,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,48,24,24,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,6,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Comfort ,1.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 499,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37,46,3,6,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",15,Yes,17,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Not at all,A little,A little,A little,A little,A little,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Good rest,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 500,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.6,0,,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Always,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Not at all,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,What I prefer would be night shifts as I suffer back pain ,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 501,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,0,34,0.5,3,3,Night shifts only,11.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,what works for me and gives me work life balance,5,Single ,40-49,Other,You 502,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational health,37.5,24,2,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Always,Always,Always,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Consistency in having same 8 shifts to being able to have a decent personal life outside work,4,Single ,30-39,Female, 503,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,1,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Always,Always,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I am not sure.Taking in consideration my congragation meetings,16,Single ,50-59,Female, 504,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,30,0,2,3,1,Long days only,13,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,,Never,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,Completely,A little,Completely,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Whether it fitted in with family,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 505,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,15,0,7,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,10.43,1,Yes,Yes,,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,A little,Not at all,A little,A little,A large extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,patient and staff continuity ,24,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 506,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,Other healthcare provider,Hospice,End of life care,37.5,0,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,enough days off in between shifts and a regular shift pattern ,2,Single ,30-39,Female, 507,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,12,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,I would like to sleep. After night shifts I can not stabilised my sleep maybe two weeks... ,6,Single ,50-59,Female, 509,Registered Nurse,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2.5,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),10,Yes,7.5,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Quality time with friends and family.,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 511,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,4,1,5,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A little,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,"2 DAYS OFF TOGETHER, WITH A LATE SHIFT TO COME BACK TO",4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 512,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,"To work only long days, as I hardly get any sleep after a night shift (1 to 2 hours at a time). Working on the same days each week and rotating that each week.",3,Single ,20-29,Prefer not to say, 513,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,0,15,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,A mix day and night,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 515,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,0,0,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Childcare and work life balance ,1,Single ,30-39,Female,You 516,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Rest between shifts,2,Single ,40-49,Female, 517,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Community,Older people care,33.5,5,4,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,No,,,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,choice,30,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 518,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Having the freedom to give myself more days to recover between weekly shifts. ,2,Single ,30-39,Female, 519,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,"Enough days off between shifts and a change to how many shifts can be worked in a row. For example, 3 night shifts in a row should not be allowed due to the fatigue it causes and how it compromises patient safety",1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 520,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,15,0,5,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,7.5,1,Yes,No,I felt I did not really need a break ,Rarely,Never adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,Allowing people to choose what is right for them ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 521,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,Yes,12,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Ability to rest and recover ,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 523,Nursing Associate,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,0,4,3,Long days only,12,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Always,Often,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,To have my days off to myself to re energise myself for my next shift!!,6,Single ,30-39,Female,You 524,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Mental Health,36,1,4,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Childcare and days off in between shifts,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 525,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,Other healthcare provider,Community,District nursing,30,2,0,5,3,Night shifts only,11,Yes,4,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Fairness ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 527,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,48,12,0,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Completely,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Rotation max of 3 shifts in a raw ,9,Single ,40-49,Female, 528,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,0,4,6,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Ability to deliver excellent care,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 529,Nursing Associate,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,10,1.5,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,8,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Often,A little,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Family suitable shifts ie between breakfast club hours of 7-5:45. Families with children at school suffer massively. Separating 24hr shifts into 3 x 8hr shifts would be extremely beneficial. ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 530,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,3,0,3,2,Long days only,13,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,travel costs,1,Single ,30-39,Female,You 531,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,NHS,Community,,37.5,12,0,6,6,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,Yes,12,2,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Work life balance ,1,Single ,40-49,Female,You 532,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,9,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Reduced number of days in work to minimise childcare ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 533,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,11.5,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,More days off ,3,Single ,30-39,Female,Partner / spouse 534,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,3,3,3,Long days only,13,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A little,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Work life balance,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 535,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Women Health,37.5,5,5,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.25,Yes,10,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Time off,19,Single ,40-49,Female,You 536,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,19.5,1,1,2,2,Night shifts only,10,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Very satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare options,3,Single ,30-39,Female,You 537,Registered Nurse,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,24,1.5,5,5,A mix of long days and nights,11.15,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Work life balance ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 538,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,End of life care,30.5,0,5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Usually adequate,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Having more days off,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 539,Registered Nurse,No ,,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,0,1.5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Family time. ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 540,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,1,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Enough days off in a row / not working too many days per week,8,Single ,30-39,Female, 541,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,Other healthcare provider,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,22.5,2,1,3.5,2.5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Having no more than 8hr shifts and not late then early ,4,Single ,50-59,Female, 542,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,6,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Completely,Completely,A little,Yes,Very dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Long days only,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 544,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,24,0,3,3,2,Long days only,10.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Length of shift ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 545,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,6,3,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),,Yes,12,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Mix between long and short shifts that coincide with personal lives and family circumstances ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Partner / spouse 546,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,12,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13.5,Yes,11,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,More days off,1,Single ,30-39,Female, 547,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,13.5,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13.5,Yes,8.5,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"Not mixing days and nights so often. Run of nights, break, then run of days etc",3,Single ,20-29,Female, 548,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,5,3,2,Long days only,13,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,A little,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Days,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 552,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,5,2,3,2,Long days only,14,Yes,8,4,Yes,Yes,I felt I did not really need a break ,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,14,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Long days I can chose ,3,Single ,50-59,Female, 553,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Rehabilitation,30,6,5,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Having enough evening free with my family for a good cooked meal,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Partner / spouse 554,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,30,4,,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A little,Not at all,A little,A little,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Time off between several shifts together,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 555,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,42,0,4,4,2,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Always,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Quality of life outside work,5,Single ,20-29,Female, 556,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,12,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not mixing days and nights ,10,Single ,30-39,Female, 557,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,10.5,2,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,13.5,Yes,11.5,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Always adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Ability to have good work life balance,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Other, 558,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,40,2,0,4,3,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Often,Rarely,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,,Yes,Moderately satisfied,9,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,,1,Single ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 559,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,End of life care,37.5,12,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,8,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Often,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Long days as I travel 1hr each way...means less shifts/week if I prefer.,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 562,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,11.5,7,4,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,3 long days each week.,26,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 563,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Can consider my personal health and not work 3 nights in a row for example ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 564,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Enough days off for down time and childcare ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 565,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,11.5,3,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,11.5 hour shifts.,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Prefer not to say, 566,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Women Health,37.5,4,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Family,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Partner / spouse 567,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,To do more nights/preferably all nights during the week so that I have the weekend off to be with my family.,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 568,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,7.5,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.15,Yes,8,4,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Days off in between ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 569,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,The amount of rest days. I’m emotionally exhausted and want to spend time with family ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 570,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,10,6,3,4,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Pattern and days off to recover,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 571,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Women Health,26,0,0,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,11.5,1,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Always,Always,,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,No,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Night shifts only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Shorter night shifts,32,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 572,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,7.5,4,4,2,Long days only,13.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,11,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Start time and finish time due to young children, most childcare options are not available until 07:30 am earliest, I currently work 7:30-20:30 and rarely get out for 20:30 (usually at least 21:00, which then means not getting home until 21:30). It’s too late a finish to then be back up 5/5:30 next morning to get kids ready, out and do it all again. I’d much rather do either an earlier finish or later start, I’d also be able to work more days as wouldn’t be as concerned that I’d hit exhaustion doing 2/3 days in a row. I currently won’t even work a late if I’m in 7:30 next morning because it’s just too late a finish.",1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 573,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,42,0,4,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Ability to choose what weekends I could work. Working weekends brings in extra income but does not allow for spending time with family and friends.,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 574,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,0,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,12,3,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,"Flexibility to work what I need, not some preconceived notion that only short days work or only long days work. People should have the choice",1.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 575,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Longer gaps between finishing nights and starting days. Because sometimes there is not enough gap and I struggle at work. I am trying to reduce my hours to 34.5 Sao that I don’t have to work a 4th shift every 2 weeks.,3.75,Single ,30-39,Female, 576,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,1,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",13,Yes,11,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not work days and nights in the same week,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 577,Nursing Associate,No ,Midlands,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,10,0,5,2,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,No night shifts,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 580,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,5,4,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Know what I am doing each week (either set days or set nights) so I can predict what I am working without having to wait until a rota comes out ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 581,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,11,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,More than one day off in a row ,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 582,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Always,Often,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,8.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,"Working 8-9 hour shifts maximum where I can practice safely and effectively, without mental and physical exhaustion. ",2,Single ,20-29,Female, 583,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,0,5,4,3,Long days only,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Fatigue ,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 586,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,5,4,2,Long days only,11.5,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Rarely,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,How many days off I get in a row to recover,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 587,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,Critical Care,34.5,,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.6,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Rest days,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 588,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 589,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Other,17,0,3,2,2,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,4,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,,,,,,,,Days with blocks of nights as necessary but not mixed together.,36,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 590,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,Yes,10,0,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A little,,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Space in between to rest as shifts often 4 in a row is too much mentally and physically ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 591,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,5,15,6,8,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),9.5,Yes,8,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Always,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Can work around childcare provision ,18,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 592,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37.5,12,30,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,10.5,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Having enough rest days between shifts,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Partner / spouse 594,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Sleeting set days at my request where possible ,2.5,Single ,20-29,Female, 595,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,24,0,1,2,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,6.25,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,Childcare,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 596,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Often,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A little,A little,A little,A little,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,A short day maybe 8 or 6 hours,1,Single ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 597,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,6,2,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Always,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,,No,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,That there is no make up shift as a contract of 37.5 hours means 3 long days for 36 hours a week then a make up shift every 4 weeks I would like a contract of 36 hours to reflect shift length ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 598,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,,End of life care,37.5,0,4,5,5,Early shifts only,7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare and transportation ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 599,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,Primary care,Mental Health,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Long days to spend more time with my family,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 600,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,0,0,6,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Completely,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Short days,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 601,Registered Nurse,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland ,Other healthcare provider,Community,District nursing,19,12,1,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",10,Yes,8,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,6,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shift that pays best so I can reduce my total hours,19,Single ,60-69,Female,Shared more or less equally 602,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,37.5,0,0,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Always adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not working too many shifts in a row,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Partner / spouse 603,Registered Nurse,No ,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Mental Health,37.5,8,20,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,10,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Maintain safety throughout the 24 hour period staff not being tired students having ability to learn ,3,Single ,50-59,Female, 604,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,4,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12.5,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Amount of days off together in a row,11,Single ,40-49,Female, 605,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Work life balance ,3,Single ,30-39,Female, 606,Registered Nurse,No ,South West,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,4,2.5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"No nights, no 12 hour shifts. Ability to take part in regular out of work leisure, like courses, classes or exercise. It was really difficult when I worked shifts. ",6,Single ,30-39,Female, 607,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,3,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,A little,A little,Completely,A little,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Length of shift,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 609,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,18,1,5,4,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I’d only do nights. I have family commitments that I’m not fulfilling on days. ,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 610,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Community,End of life care,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Always adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,,Ability to have a good work life balance ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 611,Nursing Associate,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,9.5,3,4,4,Long days only,9.5,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Days off to recover ,1,Single ,50-59,Other, 613,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North East,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,40,0,10,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,Yes,12,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Days ,3,Single ,30-39,Female,You 614,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Long days due to having a better work life balance ,18,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 615,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,6,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Never,Always,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,"Enough days off to make it worth while. If I wanted to work 5 days a week, I'd sit behind a desk. ",1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Partner / spouse 616,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34,12,4,4,2,Long days only,11.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A little,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Amount of days off ,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 618,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,11.5,2,4,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,8,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Enough down time for self care ,0,Single ,20-29,Female, 619,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,7,2,5,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Less working days,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 620,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Rest between shifts and being able to spend time with family,25,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Partner / spouse 621,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Other healthcare provider,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,10,0,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11.5,Yes,8.5,2,Yes,Yes,I felt I did not really need a break ,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Being able to have days off when kids are in school to do housework or do shopping. Or time to meet friends,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 624,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Other healthcare provider,Hospice,End of life care,37.5,0,2,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,11.5,3,Yes,Yes,,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,11.5,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Good rest time in between shifts,29,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 625,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,5,3,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,14,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,You 626,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Other healthcare provider,Community,District nursing,37.5,10,10,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,14,0,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Always,Sometimes,Always,Always,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,,,,,,,,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,5,Single ,30-39,Female, 627,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,Social care,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Mental Health,37.5,12,12,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,10.75,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,,Often,,,,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Work life, home life balance ",2,Single ,40-49,Female,You 628,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,12.5,1.5,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Enough rest time between day and night shifts. I often have only 24 hours between finishing a night shift to going to days and find it really hard. ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 629,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,6,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Money ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 630,Registered Nurse,No ,East,NHS,Community,Older people care,37.5,0,6,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not 12 hours. More mistakes & patients deserve a nurse not pacing themselves!,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 631,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational health,37.5,0,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Balance and wellbeing,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 632,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Mental Health,42,0,4,3.5,3,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Often,Never,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,,,,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,Recovery time ,1,Single ,40-49,Female, 633,Registered Nurse,Yes,,NHS,,,37.5,3,3,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,12,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,More days off,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 634,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Less days at work,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 636,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,10,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,"2 long days, 2 nights, 4 days off",3,Single ,40-49,Female,You 637,Registered Nurse,No ,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,35,0,2,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.15,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.3,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Day time working shorter long shifts ie core hours 7-5 ,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 638,Registered Nurse,No ,Wales,NHS,Primary care,Occupational health,22.5,0,0,3,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Always adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,self roster,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 639,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,East,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37.5,12,0,3,2,Long days only,13,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Cost of going to work ,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 640,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0.75,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,11,4,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Shift recovery time before working again,0.5,Single ,20-29,Female, 641,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.25,Yes,10.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.25,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Avoid nights,2.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 644,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,12,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),9,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,,Not applicable,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Rest,16,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 645,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,3,Yes,No,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,,,,,,,,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 646,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,,8,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.45,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,,,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Parking availability ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 647,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,12.5,1,4,3,Night shifts only,11.5,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,"Being able to choose pattern where you have enough days to rest and reset between shifts. I.e not doing 3 nights with 1 day off the back on 3 nights, or 3 nights and then being but on a long day the day after you finish in the morning. ",6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 648,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,"Regularity, notice of shifts for childcare",2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 649,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,0,4,4,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Family time,0.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 650,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,23,0,0.5,2,1,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,"Keeping my out goings to a minimum- childcare cost, fuel, parking but mainly it’s me who looks after the children and my partner earns more than me so me doing weekends and nights is better for our family ",8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 652,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,NHS,Primary care,Other,25.5,6,6,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Usually adequate,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Always,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Day shift,19,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 653,Nursing Associate,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,11.5,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,3,Single ,20-29,Other, 654,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,Community,Critical Care,19.5,2,1,3,2,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),6,Yes,8,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"At the moment, childcare.",2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 655,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,15,8,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,12.5,2,Yes,,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,,,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 656,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,36,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Never,Sometimes,Always,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,The importance of a healthy diet and exercise pattern. Also social interactions with family and friends. I feel mentally and physically exhausted after 12 hour shifts. I really think it is not good for your physical and mental health at all. Would prefer to do shorter shifts for sure.,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 657,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Days off,1.75,Single ,20-29,Female, 658,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,12.5 hours over three days / nights I wouldn’t change it ,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 659,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,23,6,0,2.5,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12.5,Yes,6,5,Yes,Yes,,Always,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Better concentration and patient care. More energy and less fatigue mentally.,1.5,Single ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 660,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,Other healthcare provider,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Other,37.5,5,0,5,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,6,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Weekends off,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 663,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,37.5,0,2.25,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,Yes,7.5,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 664,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,26,0,1,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,7.5,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Completely,To some extent,A little,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Childcare ,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 665,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Women Health,30,0,5,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,No,,2.5,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Childcare,2.25,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 666,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,7.5,0,2,5,5,Early shifts only,8,No,,2,Yes,Yes,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,That take into consideration not everyone can do long hours and not everyone wants to. Long shifts make you tired and cause mistakes ,10,Single ,50-59,Female,You 667,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,10,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,13,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,9,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Adequate rest periods,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,,Prefer not to say,Prefer not to say 668,Nursing Associate,Yes,South West,Social care,Care home / nursing home,End of life care,36,22,0,5,4,Long days only,12,Yes,6,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Days off to recover ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 669,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Community,District nursing,31,12,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,To some extent,A little,To some extent,A little,A large extent,No,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Set days off,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 670,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,37.5,0,4,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13.5,Yes,11,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Often,Rarely,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Good work life balance for positive mental health enabling me to perform better at work ,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 671,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,37.5,12.75,2,3,2,Long days only,12.75,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Mix of days in the week. Not always working on a Monday,0.6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 673,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,0,0,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Work only short 7.5 hrs shifts,9,Single ,50-59,Female, 674,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3.5,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,14,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"More choice in working pattern, days off, days on, nights & days etc",5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 675,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,15,0,0,2,1,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Balancing age and energy!,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 676,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,23,1.5,5,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,enough annual leavel to travel home,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 677,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North East,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,44,6,0,4,4,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Always,Always adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 678,Nursing Associate,No ,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,20,5,4,3,Long days only,12.5,Yes,8.5,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Flexibility ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 681,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,32,20,4,5,5,Long days only,13,Yes,10,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Length of shift,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 682,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Always,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,More days off ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 683,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,Social care,Care home / nursing home,End of life care,40,26,5,6,4,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,11,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A little,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,N/a,10,Single ,30-39,Female, 684,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Older people care,37.5,0,6,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,,Not at all,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Family life ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 685,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,8,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8.5,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"Staffing is adequate. It is hard doing a long day when you have 6+ patients because you’re short of staff. At the minute though I suffer from migraines, so I am unable to work long days and do Monday-Friday (although do prefer long days) ",2,Single ,20-29,Female, 686,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,34.5,37.5,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,My health and how the shifts d cx an work with it. ,13,Single ,30-39,Female, 687,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,23,0,1,2,2,Long days only,11.5,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Always,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Completely,A little,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Stability ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 688,Nursing Associate,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,40,12,5,4,4,Night shifts only,13,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Having time off to spend with spouse and socially,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 689,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Community,Older people care,37.6,0,0,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Completely,A little,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Childcare, long days are much easier ",2,Single ,30-39,Female,You 690,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,23,0,0,2,1,Long days only,12.5,No,,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Completely,Completely,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,,Childcare ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 691,Registered Nurse,Yes,,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,42,0,6,4,3,Long days only,12,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Quality time off with family ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 692,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,30,0,4,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Predictable patterns of shifts so advance planning was easy. Late Rota completion is hugely disappointing and make life outside work harder to organize ,0.3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 693,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,2,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Mix of week and weekends ,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 694,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,9.5,3,Yes,No,I felt I did not really need a break ,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"To know in advance my shifts, mainly days ",2,Single ,20-29,Female, 695,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational health,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Flexible ,11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 696,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,1,4,1,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,11,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,having enough time off to recover emotionally and physically between shifts ,5,Single ,20-29,Female, 697,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,0,24,1,2,2,Night shifts only,12.5,Yes,6,5,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,Completely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Quality time with family/friends and childcare ,9,Single ,30-39,Female,You 698,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,long days to enable more time off,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,, 699,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,0,0,3,4,Long days only,12,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Work life balance,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 701,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,37.5,2,3,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,12 hour shifts are exhausting,1,Single ,30-39,Female,You 702,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Women Health,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Stability,12,Single ,40-49,Female, 703,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,0,10,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Hours around childcare arrangements ,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 704,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South West,NHS,Community,Rehabilitation,30,0,0,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Flexibility,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 705,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,4,Night shifts only,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Good work life balance,8,Single ,40-49,Female, 706,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,Community,Acute adult care,30,,6,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,11,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,"Would choose longer days, both because my job is very busy and I can get all I need to done in a day then without running out of time and doing unpaid overtime, and because job is emotionally tiring I like working less days so I have time off to recover and have leisure time. That’s why I’m working 30 hours, I would rather work full time but working 5 days a week is too much and I end up too exhausted to do anything on my off work days the rest. Would prefer to work fewer longer days and have more days off. I would enjoy my leisure timetheb",1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 707,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,22.5,7.5,4,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,12.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Work life balance,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 708,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,24,6,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,A balance between work and personal life,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 709,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Women Health,38,0,5,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,10,Yes,12,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,A little,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"Shorter shifts, a pattern to fit around family commitments, more energy for eork",1,Single ,40-49,Female,You 710,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,12.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8.5,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"Many things, but patient safety should be the main concern and long shifts are not conducive to good patient care. Short shifts are far more productive and safe. ",3,Single ,30-39,Female, 711,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Other,24,0,2,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,Yes,15,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,To work early shift which suit my body clock . I function best during daylight hours which ensures I give the best quality of care to both my service users and the company. ,10,Single ,60-69,Female, 713,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Primary care,Critical Care,37.5,8,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,15,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Safe staffing levels ,1,Single ,30-39,Female, 714,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Midlands,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Rehabilitation,37.5,46,5,6,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",14,Yes,7.5,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Time at home for myself,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 715,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Primary care,Occupational health,38,0,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,"Being able to have days off weekdays too so i could do my hobbies or stuff like go appointments, have 2–3 days off to actually feel like I’m resting ",4,Single ,20-29,Female, 716,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 717,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Paediatrics,37.5,0,0,3,3,Long days only,12,No,,0,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,7,Single ,30-39,Female, 718,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational health,37.5,20,8,6,6,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,13,1,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,time to rest adequately in between especially nights ,1,Single ,30-39,Female, 719,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,12,5,5,A mix of long days and nights,14,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,To some extent,A little,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,8,Single ,30-39,Female, 720,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,22.5,10,5,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,7.5,1,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Sufficient breaks and less work hours/long days,2,Single ,20-29,Female, 721,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,35,8,0,4,3,Long days only,11.5,Yes,8,3,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,To some extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,No more than 3 in a row in order to be able to join an activity during the evenings,30,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 722,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Being able to do short shifts. I would go back to ward work if I didn’t have to do long days and nights,1,Single ,40-49,Female, 723,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Primary care,Critical Care,30,10,0,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),10,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not only having one day off between shifts,12,Single ,60-69,Female, 724,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,2,1,3,2,Long days only,13,Yes,6,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,No,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Minimum of 2 consecutive rest days in a row ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 725,Nursing Associate,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Community,Rehabilitation,37.5,0,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Always adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,A little,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Days off between working weeks. Not having split night shifts.,17,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 726,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Other,37.5,0,10,4,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),11,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,flexibility within the set rota,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 727,Registered Nurse,No ,Midlands,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,40,0,10,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,20,Single ,60-69,Female, 728,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,15,4,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A large extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Slightly fewer nightS,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 729,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,0,25,0.5,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Completely,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Pay and enhancements,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 730,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,4,4,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),9.5,Yes,13.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,Completely,Completely,Completely,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,9.5,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,We don’t rotate in district nursing,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 731,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,30,4,1,3,3,Long days only,10,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Days only ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 732,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,26.75,0,1,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Long shifts therefore maximising number of rest days in between.,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 733,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Wales ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34,6,5,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Days off together and not going from night or day shifts all of the time ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 734,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,7.5,2,3,2,Long days only,11.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Completely,A little,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,More days off,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 735,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,0,2,4,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",7.5,Yes,12,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Work life balance ,17,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 736,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,6,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Being able to do long shifts.,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,Shared more or less equally 737,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,12,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,9,Single ,30-39,Other, 739,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,37.5,,2,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Always,,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Ability to recover from work fatigue ,16,Single ,40-49,Female, 741,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,24,6,4,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Always,Often,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Set days and the ability to do at least 1 school run per day. Long shifts make childcare very difficult. Local nurseries can’t accommodate long shifts. ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 742,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,24,9,0,2,1,Long days only,12,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Returning home before 6pm,40,Single ,70-79,Female, 743,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,37.5,2,5,5,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,Yes,10.5,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,early shift,18,Single ,60-69,Female, 744,Registered Nurse,No ,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,7,4,4,Long days only,10,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Days off together ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 745,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0.5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Most days off ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 746,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,31.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Minimising cost of childcare and being away from young children ,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 747,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,36,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Don’t want to work nights,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 748,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,36.6,0,0,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),12.5,Yes,7,3,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Plenty of rest between shifts,4,Single ,20-29,Female, 749,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,Other healthcare provider,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,25,0,3,6,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Completely,Completely,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,To fit around school hours,13.5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 750,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,22.5,7,2,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",11,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,"Working round school times, to limit amount of extra childcare needed",4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 751,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,24,0,2,2,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Less late finishes ,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 752,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,Social care,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,40,0,4,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,Yes,12,6,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,To some extent,A large extent,,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,"Length of shift of no more than 8 hours. Fatigue sets in after 8 hours, when the 8 hours are stressful. ",10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 753,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,11.5,3,5,3,Night shifts only,12,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Always,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,,3,Single ,30-39,Female, 754,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.6,0,0.5,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,No night shifts!!!!,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Partner / spouse 755,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,6,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Usually adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Enough days off,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 756,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,12.5,0,4,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Rest days,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Partner / spouse 757,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Rehabilitation,37.5,20,3,5,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Transport to work,0.5,Single ,20-29,Female, 758,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,Other healthcare provider,Community,Other,37.5,10,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Childcare costs,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 759,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,6,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,The ability to work long shifts (day/night) on consecutive days with consecutive days off,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 760,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Always,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Rest days,6,Single ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 762,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,Social care,Care home / nursing home,End of life care,37.5,0,1,5,4,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),9,Yes,8,2,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,more days off to send recovering and socialising with friends/family,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 764,Registered Nurse,No ,South West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,7,6,5,2,Long days only,10,Yes,7.5,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,No,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,rest period during shifts and for days off,25,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 765,Registered Nurse,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,11,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Routine,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 768,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,0,40,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,Yes,No,I wanted to be able to leave work earlier,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,9,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,"I would want to come home earlier shorter days to rest, see family, exercise, study and only do nights if I want to should not have to for example nights make me physically ill (vomiting) sore heads and also make me feel isolated ",1,Single ,20-29,Female,Partner / spouse 769,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,37.5,,10,3,2,Long days only,12,Yes,10,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A little,To some extent,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Time with family ,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 770,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,6,4,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Always,Rarely,A little,A little,A little,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Days off together ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 772,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Good work life balance,28,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 775,Registered Nurse,No ,Wales,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,0,10,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,No,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 776,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,36,10,3,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,6,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,,Often,Always,,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Always,Rarely,To some extent,A little,,To some extent,,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,"My health & ability to have work life balance which just doesn't happen with short shifts working patterns in NHS. Having previously worked these patterns having 1 day off finishing on a late & starting back on an early. Rarely ever having a weekend off 10 day stretches of working, 10 night stretches. There is no work life balance to only working short shifts. ",5,Single ,60-69,Female, 777,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,30,10,5,3,2,Long days only,14,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,A little,A little,A large extent,A little,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12,I do not mind,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Child care,17,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 778,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,2,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,work/life balance is paramount as I have young children and am a single parent.,17,Single ,40-49,Female,You 779,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,Other,37.5,12,2,4,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,"At least two days / 3 days off in between shifts not be put on 6 days in a row than back in after 1 or complete a long day , finishing at 10pm then back in at 8am ",4,Single ,40-49,Female, 780,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Enough rest days in between change from night shift to day shift ,3,Single ,20-29,Female, 781,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,23,0,1,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,5,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Enough rest days particularly between nights and days,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 782,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,I felt I did not really need a break ,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"Limiting the number of full nights I work (very tiring and interferes with diet/exercise/sleep/social life, plus you end up wasting rest days sleeping/feeling too tired to do anything). I'd rather do eight or ten hour morning/evening shifts and then very occasional overnights, so I'd at least have the morning or evening at home to do other things and spend time with people. Also better planned rotations: at the moment it seems random or dictated purely by staffing needs, whereas it would be better to do e.g. a month of days followed by a month of just nights.",2,Single ,20-29,Other, 783,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Community,End of life care,37.5,5,2,5,5,A mix of long days and nights,8,Yes,12.5,2,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Ensuring enough social time - i.e. weekend/evenings,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 784,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,6,2,4,5,A mix of long days and nights,11,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,11,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,,33,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Partner / spouse 785,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,10,6,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,A little,To some extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Work life balance,1,Single ,50-59,Female, 786,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,,22.5,2,1.5,3,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,Yes,12,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,A large extent,Completely,A little,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Recovery time ,25,Single ,50-59,Female, 788,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,25,,1,6,12,Long days only,12.5,No,,0,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Rest time and continuity of care,4,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 789,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,11.5,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1,Single ,20-29,Female, 791,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,0,30,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Completely,A little,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Long shift and 2 shift together,1,Single ,50-59,Female, 792,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,0,0,3,3,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,6,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,Completely,A little,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Being able to find childcare that suited shift work. ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 793,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37,12,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,"No, I typically have less days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,A little,Completely,A large extent,Not at all,Completely,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Flexible working,10,Single ,40-49,Female,You 794,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,5,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,My natural body clock,12,Single ,30-39,Female, 795,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,3,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Days off and nights as they are a time I can do my e-learning and not rush about all shift ,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other, 796,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,18.5,2,5,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,7.5,2,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Set rota I.e 4 on 4 off ,6,Single ,30-39,Female, 797,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Community,Paediatrics,24,0,4,3,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,The child care available ,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 798,Registered Nurse,Yes,Midlands,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,6,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Shorter shifts and more routine patterns of shifts ,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 799,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,6,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A little,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,"If it was a mix of days and nights then I would prefer a month of days and a month of nights, rather than always swapping around, it’s not good for your body ",6,Single ,20-29,Female, 800,Nursing Associate,Yes,South East,Other healthcare provider,Care home / nursing home,Older people care,3,7,14,5,5,Early shifts only,6,No,,2,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,I felt I did not really need a break ,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Always,Never,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Not at all,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,6,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Morning pattern only,5,Single ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 801,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Paediatrics,40,0,10,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,To some extent,No,Moderately satisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,2,Single ,40-49,Female, 803,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Other,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Enough time to recover from stress of workplace,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 804,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Primary care,Other,37.5,,15,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Always,Rarely,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Moderately satisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts Monday to Friday,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,You 806,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Primary care,Other,37.5,0,45,6,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 807,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,30,0,7.5,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,14,Yes,7.5,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Days off,19,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 808,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,15,6,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),11,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Often,Often,A little,A large extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8.2,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,"I suffer from fatigue so early starts and finishes help me manage my condition, however this is rare. I start early and finish late",30,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 809,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Primary care,Occupational Health,37.5,6,4,6,6,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),7.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 810,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Community,Other,37.5,,4,4,3,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),10,Yes,7,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Family time,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Shared more or less equally 811,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Occupational Health,37.5,0,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,workload and staffing levels,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 812,Registered Nurse,Yes,Ireland & Northern Ireland,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37.5,47,5,4,4,Long days only,10,Yes,8,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,"family friendly hours, working 3/4 in a row means having more days off together",2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 814,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,Other healthcare provider,Community,End of life care,35,8,0,5,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,"flexibility and adaptability to my personal circumstances i.e. organizing childcare, booking holidays and days off easily, ability to maintain my running training ",10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 815,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,22.5,3,2,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,9.333,2,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,,Often,Sometimes,Often,To some extent,A little,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,,I would like to have more free days,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Other,Shared more or less equally 816,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,27.5,0,0,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,"Patient continuity, reduced handovers less likely to miss information. Work life balance.",13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other,Shared more or less equally 817,Registered Nurse,Yes,East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,23,0,2,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,fewer nights. ,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 818,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,10,15,5,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,7,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,social and family time,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 820,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Fairness in having weekends off ,1,Single ,20-29,Female, 821,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,10,6,6,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Often,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,The amount of rest I get before the next one. ,11,Single ,30-39,Other, 822,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,12,4,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Often,Never,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,My body clock,12,Single ,30-39,Female, 823,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Completely,A little,,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,A mix of day and night shifts,,,,,,,,,,,,,Working shifts in a row,30,,,, 824,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,37.5,0,1.5,4,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,Time off in between and pay,5,Single ,20-29,Female, 825,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational Health,37.5,2,0,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,A large extent,A little,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,7.5,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,You 826,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Child care ,21,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 827,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37,23,1,6,5,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Always,Rarely,Often,,A large extent,A little,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,The ability to do bank shifts on my days off.,2,Single ,30-39,Female, 828,Registered Nurse,No ,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",End of life care,37.5,0,28,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),13,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,Not at all,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,good staffing levels,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 829,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,12,0,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,10.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Always,Usually adequate,Sometimes,,,,,,,,,,,,Not at all,,,,,,,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,Night and Day,3,Single ,50-59,Female,You 830,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,30,0,2,3,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,7,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,Completely,A little,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Regularity,18,Single ,40-49,Female,You 832,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,4.75,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,10,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,"Fixed pattern of days and nights, not alternating",11,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Other,Partner / spouse 833,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,2.5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,work/life balance empowered me to change to shorter shifts. I don't sleep well on night shift so it was time for a change. I'm now much happier.,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 834,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland ,NHS,Community,Other,30,0,3,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,,,,,,,,,,,,,,14,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 835,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Other,37.5,0,4,3,4,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Health risks/benefits ,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 836,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,6,1.5,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,To some extent,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 837,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,4,2,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,No,,3,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,A large extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,recovery time between shifts,11,Single ,40-49,Female, 838,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,25,12,1,3,2,Long days only,12.5,Yes,6,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Often,Sometimes,Often,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,6,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,,35,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 839,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Other,37.5,0,3,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Yes,Moderately satisfied,10,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"Flexibility and adaptable, ",24,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 840,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,0,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9.5,Yes,9,3,Yes,Yes,,Always,Always adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,9.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),,,,,,,,,,,,,,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 841,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,1.5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,No,Very dissatisfied,10,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,the flexibilty to work longer or shorter as the workload dictates,13,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,Shared more or less equally 843,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,7.5,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,work/life balance ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other, 844,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,28,0,4,3,2,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),10,No,,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,A little,A large extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Child care and family time. ,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 845,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland ,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,10,1,5,5,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),10,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Time to recover after the shift,5,Single ,20-29,Female, 846,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Occupational Health,37.5,0,5,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,1,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,That ability to be flexible ,2,Single ,50-59,Female,You 847,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,10,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,6,1,Yes,No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,time off between switching to days/nights. Currently work days/nights in same week.,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 848,Nursing Associate,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,8,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Always,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Always,Often,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,flexible work life balance,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female, 849,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,23.5,0,1,2,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Night shifts only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,shorter hours,15,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 850,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Older people care,35.5,0,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,4,Yes,Yes,,Always,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Time off,30,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 851,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,2,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,9,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,it being a rolling rota,6,,30-39,Female, 852,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Paediatrics,34.5,0,0.5,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,4,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Often,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,11.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,More days off together,33,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 853,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Primary care,Mental Health,30,0,6,4,4,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,0,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately dissatisfied,4,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,regular hours with flexibility for childcare/caring responsibilities,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 854,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Mental Health,37.5,0,1,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Moderately satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,NOT WORKING WEEKENDS,22,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 855,Registered Nurse,No ,Scotland,NHS,Community,Other,18.75,7.5,4,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Not at all,A little,Completely,Not at all,A little,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,,35,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,60-69,Female, 856,Registered Nurse,No ,North West,NHS,Community,District nursing,37.5,0,7.5,5,5,Early shifts only,7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,To some extent,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,A little,Yes,Very satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,To not work weekends,35,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 858,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South West,,Community,,37.5,,,,,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",8,No,,2,Yes,Yes,,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,7,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,,2,,,Other, 859,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,7.5,4.5,3,2,Long days only,13,Yes,8,4,Yes,Yes,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Often,Often,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,A little,To some extent,A large extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Having sufficient recovery time,1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 860,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37,8,0,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,12,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,To some extent,Not at all,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,1 night shift per week rather than 3 or more in a row for one week per month. Its hard to get over a chunk of nights in a row,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 861,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,4,4,3,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),9,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,A little,To some extent,To some extent,To some extent,A little,To some extent,To some extent,Yes,Moderately satisfied,6,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,9,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Other,Shared more or less equally 862,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,5,5,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,Completely,To some extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Shifts in the morning only,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Regular Mon-Fri,8,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,,, 864,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,24,6,6,3,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12.5,No,,1,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,,Not at all,A large extent,Completely,A little,A little,Completely,A little,No,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Family commitment ,7,Single ,40-49,Female,You 865,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,7.5,3,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,2,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,A little,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,11,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Sufficient time off between shifts to allow for rest,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 866,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Often,Always,Never,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Enough days off in between and knowing shifts as far advance as possible ,20,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 867,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,36,0,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12,I do not mind,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Being home to put my children to bed,12,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 868,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,24,0,3,2,2,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,3,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,Always,To some extent,Completely,Completely,Not at all,A little,,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Night shifts only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Childcare ,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female,Shared more or less equally 869,Registered Nurse,No ,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,12.5,5,5,Early shifts only,7.5,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,A little,To some extent,A large extent,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,One that balances with my family / husband to give maximum quality family time together,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You 870,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,,3,2.5,1,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very dissatisfied,10,I do not mind,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the afternoon or evening ,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,My health and wellbeing ,33,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female,You 871,Registered Nurse,Yes,South East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,7.5,2,4,2,A mix of long days and nights,13,Yes,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,A little,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,No nights before days in the same week!,25,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 872,Registered Nurse,Yes,,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,11.5,0,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,There were not the right qualified staff to cover for me,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Ability to care for my kids and reducing the stress of trying to sort out childcare as it’s very difficult to do so on long days/nights,1,,40-49,Female,You 873,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,2,3,3,Long days only,12.5,No,,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Never,Never adequate,Always,Always,Often,Rarely,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Never,Rarely,Completely,A little,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,,2,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 874,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Primary care,Acute adult care,37.5,0,3,3,2,"A mix of early, late/twilight and night shifts",12,Yes,7.5,3,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Rarely adequate,Always,Always,Often,Sometimes,Rarely,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,,A large extent,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Providing good quality of care,5,Single ,30-39,Female, 875,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,Yes,Yes,,Sometimes,Never adequate,Often,Always,Often,Often,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,12,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A mix of day and night shifts,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Childcare ,16,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,You 876,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,36,12,1,4,3,Night shifts only,12.5,No,,3,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,A large extent,Completely,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,To some extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Night shifts only,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Agree,Childcare ,,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Shared more or less equally 877,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,0,10,4,2,Long days only,13,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,To some extent,Completely,A little,Not at all,A little,A large extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,13,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Family friendly. ,21,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Shared more or less equally 878,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,10,3,Yes,No,It felt unfair to my colleagues who had not taken their breaks,Usually,Rarely adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,Not at all,To some extent,Completely,A little,No,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Supporting a good social life and work life balance,0,Single ,20-29,Female, 879,Registered Nurse,No ,South East,NHS,Primary care,Mental Health,15,0,0,2,2,Standard working day (e.g. working 9 AM - 5 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM),8,No,,5,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,A large extent,A large extent,Completely,A little,No,Very satisfied,,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Spending time with family,5,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Female, 880,Registered Nurse,Yes,London,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,30,0,3,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12,Yes,8,4,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Rarely adequate,Often,Always,Always,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,A little,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Not applicable,Disagree,avoiding long shifts and night shifts,2,Single ,60-69,Female, 881,Registered Nurse,Yes,Scotland,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",,37.5,0,1,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,2,"No, I typically have more days off",No,Work pressure was too high,Sometimes,Usually adequate,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Sometimes,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Rarely,Never,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Pay,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female, 882,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North East,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,37.5,0,0,5,4,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),8,No,,2,Yes,No,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Never,Never,Never,Never,Never,Sometimes,Never,Never,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,A large extent,A large extent,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,To some extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,My son who has special needs and how it works around him. ,6,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,30-39,Female,Partner / spouse 883,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,South East,NHS,Care home / nursing home,Mental Health,37.5,12,3,4,4,A mix of long days and nights,12,No,,3,Yes,No,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Never adequate,Always,Often,Often,Often,Often,Always,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,7.5,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Not work nights,10,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,50-59,Other,Partner / spouse 885,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Acute adult care,34.5,0,2,3,2,Long days only,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Often,Never,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,Never,A large extent,To some extent,To some extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A large extent,Yes,Very satisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,,Agree,Agree,Agree,having at least 2 days off in a row,2,Single ,40-49,Female, 886,Registered Nurse,Yes,Wales,NHS,Community,Older people care,37.5,11.5,2,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,11.5,Yes,8,3,"No, I typically have less days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Sometimes,Often,Never,Never,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Never,Rarely,To some extent,To some extent,A large extent,A little,Not at all,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Agree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,More time off to recover from shift work and spend quality time with family ,0,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 887,Registered Nurse,Yes,South West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Critical Care,37.5,0,1,3,2,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,Yes,7.5,2,"No, I typically have more days off",Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Rarely adequate,Often,Often,Sometimes,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Rarely,Rarely,Sometimes,To some extent,A little,A large extent,Not at all,Not at all,Completely,A little,I have never requested flexible working,Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied,12.5,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,A mix of day and night shifts,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,"If doing nights, to have them blocked together rather than split",1,Single ,30-39,Other, 888,Registered Nurse,Yes,North East,NHS,"Other hospital unit/role - e.g. day Acute adult care, outpatients, outreach",Critical Care,37.5,0,5,3,2,A mix of early and late/twilight shifts (no nights),13.5,Yes,8,4,Yes,Yes,There were not enough staff to cover for me,Rarely,Usually adequate,Often,Always,Often,Sometimes,Never,Never,Sometimes,Sometimes,Rarely,Never,Never,Never,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A little,Not at all,A large extent,A large extent,I have never requested flexible working,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to work a mix of short and long shifts,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Not applicable,Not applicable,Agree,Agree,Disagree,"Having time to recover from work, spend time with family & have a healthy lifestyle ",1,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,20-29,Female, 889,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West ,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Mental Health,24,0,0,2,2,Long days only,13,No,,5,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Rarely adequate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 890,Healthcare Assistant / Healthcare support worker,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,37,12,3,4,3,A mix of long days and nights,13,No,,0,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Always,Never adequate,Always,Always,Always,Often,Always,Always,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Sometimes,Often,Often,A little,To some extent,A little,Not at all,Not at all,A large extent,A little,No,Very dissatisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Agree,Day shifts only (irrespective of morning or evening),Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Disagree,Agree,Disagree,Disagree,shorter shifts that does not burn me out,3,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,Partner / spouse 892,Registered Nurse,Yes,North West,NHS,Hospital inpatient ward,Acute adult care,34.5,17.5,0,3,3,A mix of long days and nights,12.5,No,,4,Yes,Yes,Work pressure was too high,Usually,Usually adequate,Often,Often,Often,Rarely,Rarely,Often,Sometimes,Sometimes,Never,Sometimes,Often,Often,To some extent,Completely,A large extent,A little,Completely,Completely,A little,Yes,Moderately satisfied,8,I prefer to always work the same shift length,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think long shifts influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,Agree,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,I don’t think short shifts influence this aspect,Agree,Agree,Shifts in the morning only,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,Disagree,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,I don’t think rotating schedules influence this aspect,Disagree,My family and my health,7,Married/cohabiting/civil partnership ,40-49,Female,You