Nurses and midwives are highly skilled professionals who touch every corner of healthcare. By supporting the Transforming Perceptions of Nursing and Midwifery campaign you can help people better understand what we do, says chief nursing officer for England Jane Cummings

With a third of general practice nurses due to retire by 2020, it is vital that we support and strengthen the workforce of the future, says England’s chief nurse.

Students are our future nursing leaders and will make a huge difference to the health and well-being of current and future generations, says chief nursing officer for England Jane Cummings 

Following recent terrorist attacks and the Grenfell Tower fire in London, chief nursing officer for England Jane Cummings thanks staff for their compassion and commitment in helping those in need. 

Nurses' clinical expertise and local understanding will be crucial to the development and delivery of sustainability and transformation plans, says chief nursing officer for England Jane Cummings. 

Winter pressures are an opportunity for nurses to demonstrate their potential as system leaders, says England’s chief nurse Jane Cummings. 

Implementing recommendations from the National Maternity Review report will improve outcomes and reduce inequalities, says England's chief nursing officer Jane Cummings.

After an extensive engagement process, last month I launched the new national framework for nursing, midwifery and care staff.

Last month a celebration event was held for Care Makers – those volunteers who act as ambassadors for the 6Cs.

As my fourth chief nursing officer’s summit on December 1/2 approaches, this is an appropriate time to look back, and also forward.

At this time of year, some young girls may be taken abroad to undergo female genital mutilation.