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The fees charged for nursing staff to park in their NHS workplace varies Picture: Neil O’Connor 
Revealed: the areas with the highest parking charges for nursing staff

Our investigation shows the huge variation in parking fees across England and the UK

18 May 2026
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What's the most expensive place in the UK to be a nurse?
What’s the most expensive place to be a nurse?
The cost of living for nurses varies substantially in different nations of the UK
06 Mar 2026
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Nurse and MasterChef finalist Sarah Danesin
Eating well at work: recipes from a nurse and MasterChef finalist

Meal planning and prep to boost your nutrition on demanding shifts

11 Feb 2026
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Inset headshot of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby next to the entrance sign of the Countess of Chester Hospital
Lucy Letby appeals, inquiry and innocence claims: where things stand now
We review the case and convictions, after decision Letby will not face further charges
30 Jan 2026
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NMC referrals: regulator wants nursing employers to resolve more issues locally
Not all FtP concerns need NMC input: how employers could resolve more issues locally
Over-referral to regulator causes registrants unnecessary stress and clogs up FtP system
26 Jan 2026
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A nurse studying a document while holding a calculator in her other hand
Money advice for nurses: 3 changes you should know about in 2026
Financial experts explain the upcoming changes, plus tips on pensions and savings
05 Jan 2026
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Sick pay entitlement: an unwell-looking nurse makes a call on her mobile phone 
Sick pay: what are you entitled to when you’re unable to work?
Most nursing staff are entitled to sick pay, but the specifics depend on your contract
27 Oct 2025
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Celebrating black nurses including Mary Seacole, Annie Brewster, Princess Omo-Oba Adenrele Ademola, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, Daphne Steele and Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu
Black UK nurses: celebrating the trailblazers and pioneers
From a Crimean War hero via an inspiring Princess to the NHS’s first black nurse and matron
17 Oct 2025
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NHS band 5 job shortage: ‘job vacancy’ spelled out and ringed in red
Band 5 nurse jobs: why are half of NHS vacancies not advertised?
We explore the disconnect between jobs on offer and the true extent of unfilled posts
13 Oct 2025
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Why are some UK nurses leaving to work in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the US and Canada?
How do pay and conditions compare for UK nurses working abroad?
Why some UK nurses are leaving to work in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the US and Canada
19 Sep 2025
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Weighing NHS and non-NHS pensions: two piggy banks sit on either end of a see-saw balancing on a spring
NHS pension vs private sector pensions – how do they compare?
Where the schemes differ, and the impact on your career earnings and retirement income
29 Aug 2025
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Nurse pay: a nurse with patients
Pay outside the NHS: what should you be able to expect from employers?
New standards aim to provide clarity for nursing staff not on AfC contracts
25 Jul 2025
The best advice I received as a nurse and how I carry it through my working life
Nurses talk the advice they have used in their careers – and wisdom they’d like to pass on
14 Jul 2025
What risks could I face when handling dangerous medicines?
The lack of UK guidance on their use and risks is something the RCN wants to address
13 Jun 2025
The realities of CPR – and why it’s such a complex nursing issue
From in-hospital CPR survival to related NMC referrals and PTSD rates, we review the data
23 May 2025
Bank shift pay and zero hours contracts: how trusts short-change nurses
The savings trusts make with cut-price bank rates, and what you lose out on as a result
12 May 2025
Is the NHS Pay Review Body up to the job? 
Many now regard the independent review body as outdated, bureaucratic and inefficient
02 May 2025
Pain assessment: a guide to tools you can use to measure its impact on patients
Advice on how to measure pain using tools that assess its intensity and effects on patients
28 Mar 2025