Chris Longhurst
Striking nurse lecturers warn that pension cuts will deter new recruits
Lecturers continue industrial action over planned pension changes, rejecting latest deal
Tributes pour in for Stephen Hawking
The famous physicist was a staunch NHS supporter
Award launched for support shown to bereaved parents
An award scheme to recognise nurses and other healthcare staff who provide exceptional care to bereaved parents has been launched by actress Kym Marsh for the charity Mariposa Trust
RCN publishes new guidelines for staff breaks
NHS managers are reminded of their responsibilities to ensure nursing staff can take breaks in new guidance from the RCN
Wales leads the way in safe staffing bill implementation, conference told
Wales is making good progress towards fully implementing safe staffing legislation, a conference heard.
Blood plasma test could lead to earlier diagnosis of autism
A pioneering test has revealed a link between autism and damage to proteins in blood plasma that could lead to earlier diagnosis of the condition, scientists say
University pensions strike: RCN’s Janet Davies extends message of support
University and College Union members halfway through series of strikes about pension contributions they say will leave lecturers £10,000 worse off in retirement
Take part in a handwashing survey for nurses
Questionnaire focuses on nurses’ skin care and the effects of repeatedly washing hands
NHS staff survey reveals rise in workplace pressures as well as levels of job and pay dissatisfaction
More than one third of NHS staff in England have experienced work-related stress in the past year, according to the largest workforce survey in the world
Director of nursing Hilary Garratt receives CBE in palace ceremony
NHS England’s director of nursing Hilary Garratt has received a CBE from Prince William in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace
Breastfeeding advice: new voice-activated digital app to provide tips for mothers
Breastfeeding Friend digital app developed by Start4Life can be activated via Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant device
Nurse satisfaction of sufficient staffing rises by 1%, survey finds
Only 1% more health and social care staff in Scotland feel there is sufficient staffing at their workplace compared to three years ago, a survey has found
Sustainability and transformation partnerships lose many nurses in maze of 'acronym spaghetti'
RCN gives evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee stating that one quarter of nurses had not engaged with the sustainability and transformation partnerships process
'Mother hen' nurse retires – after 66 years in the field
One of the UK’s longest serving nurses has finally called time on her incredible career spanning 66 years
Global launch of Nursing Now campaign
Nurses will join with the Duchess of Cambridge and health leaders from across the world today to launch a global campaign to raise the profile of their profession.
Patients with breast cancer need access to clinical nurse specialists, say MPs
Parliamentary group debate on England Cancer Strategy highlights ‘gaps in the care and support’
Labour tables motion to challenge nursing bursary axe
The Labour party is seeking to force MPs to take part in a vote following anger at the news that bursaries for postgraduate nursing students are to be scrapped.
Last chance to enter RCNi Nurse Awards 2018
Only a few hours remain to enter the most prestigious awards in the nursing profession.