Graham Scott
Grenfell Tower tragedy echoes public safety issues of Mid Staffs
The London tower block fire has parallels with the Mid Staffs hospital scandal, with responsibility for public safety at the heart of both, writes editor Graham Scott.
Our health secretary remains, but his priorities must change
The new government’s mandate may be weak, but Jeremy Hunt has a lot to get on with, from the pay cap to workforce planning and the right to remain for EU nursing staff, writes editor Graham Scott.
Why empowering nurses makes good sense
A new ICN campaign to raise the profession’s profile – and voice – will make the business case for giving nurses and their leaders more influence, writes editor Graham Scott
Manchester response reveals the spirit of our NHS staff
As they always do in the nation’s hour of need, nurses came to the rescue last week by responding so impressively to the terrorist attack in Manchester, says editor Graham Scott.
If the pay banding system is broke, let’s fix it
Rebanding of all jobs covered by Agenda for Change would be a major task, but nurses deserve a pay system that cannot be abused when times are tough, writes Graham Scott.
Scrap the cap or jeopardise patient safety
Nurses undoubtedly deserve a better pay deal, but an end to the government’s pay cap is also in the best interests of patients, writes editor Graham Scott
A modest hero for Nurses' Day
The theme of this year's Nurses' Day is nursing heroes and the winner of the Patient’s Choice category in 2017's RCNi Nurse Awards, Joanna O'Toole, undoubtedly has a heroic story to tell.
Why RCN Nurse of the Year Melanie Davies is our worthy winner
RCN Nurse of the Year 2017 Melanie Davies has transformed care for people with learning disabilities at her hospital and beyond.
New Care England project to challenge care home prejudice
There is a widespread misconception that working in a nursing home is relentlessly hard and unrewarding. Now, a project being run by Care England has sought to challenge these prejudices.
A more palatable approach to hospital food
A Nursing Standard investigation suggests that there has been a small but welcome improvement in standards and a reduction in food waste.
Learning disability nurse numbers heading in the wrong direction
Improving services for vulnerable people will require more, not fewer, traning places, writes editor Graham Scott.
Threat of industrial action may force a rethink over pay
We are approaching a decade of unprecedented pay restraint, but surely the time has come for a change in policy, writes editor Graham Scott
Tackling the nursing shortage: recruitment or retention?
A new fast-track nursing scheme will be piloted from September, but is this the right approach to tackling the workforce shortage, or should the NHS focus on keeping the staff it has?
Five worthy finalists for our Patient’s Choice award
The RCNi Nurse Awards are the only awards that give patients the opportunity to choose their own nurse of the year
Survey reiterates the morale mantra, but Hunt still not listening
A new survey by Nursing Standard and the Sunday Mirror newspaper reinforces the obvious reason why morale is poor: nurses simply do not feel valued, writes Graham Scott
Diaries reveal the commitment and care nurses give every day
You almost certainly do not know Liz Alderton, Jason Gray O'Connor or Hilda Hayo, but after reading this week's Nursing Standard, you will gain an idea of what these three nurses get up to in a typical day.
Education standards could strengthen every nurse's professional standing
We are not yet a quarter of the way through 2017, but it already looks set to be a momentous year for nursing.
Overcoming stereotypes: nursing in 2017
Sex kitten or battleaxe, doctor’s handmaiden or angel. Nurses have faced various stereotypes over the years, especially in the mainstream media, and have endured a lack of professional respect as a result.