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NHS staff in Scotland to receive new pay deal in recognition of pandemic efforts
First minister Nicola Sturgeon makes announcement during Scottish Trade Union Congress speech
18 Nov 2020
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Higher COVID-19 death rate in people with learning disabilities ‘not surprising’
Leading nurse says respiratory conditions are leading cause of death among this patient group
17 Nov 2020
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Trust backtracks on staff free parking exclusion
COVID-19 arrangements at Belfast trust initially excluded agency staff, students and locums
16 Nov 2020
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COVID-19: Staff received bin bags to use as PPE, claims GP
Scottish Government responds to Beth Hadden’s tweet
11 Nov 2020
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COVID-19 vaccine programme will need money and staff – RCN
Feasibility of coronavirus immunisation plan depends on adequate nurse numbers and training
11 Nov 2020
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Full scholarships available to develop skills in neurological rehabilitation
The ‘first-of-its-kind nursing education programme’ is funded by the RCN Foundation
09 Nov 2020
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Racism and nursing students: how to call it out and where to seek support
Students often feel they lack support to report incidents, whether on campus or placement
06 Nov 2020
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Cancer services should be ring-fenced during COVID-19 pandemic, says leading charity
Macmillan Cancer Support warns of dangers of treatment delays if specialist nurses redeployed
05 Nov 2020
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Wound care app could help reduce nurses’ workload
A trial of the wound-measuring app showed it helped improve wound healing time
04 Nov 2020
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COVID-19: free hot meals for NHS nurses as England prepares for second lockdown
Deliveroo relaunches its Support the NHS campaign with food deliveries to hospitals
03 Nov 2020
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NHS nursing staff receive Pride of Britain award for work during COVID-19 pandemic
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge praise ‘dedicated NHS staff’ while presenting special award
02 Nov 2020
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Nurse research: ‘let’s make it a normal part of our role’
Nurses’ employers should give them time for research, Nightingale2020 conference told
28 Oct 2020
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Nursing groups join free school meals campaign
RCN and others urge government to reverse decision over free meals during holidays
27 Oct 2020
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Daughter of nurse who died with COVID-19 pays tribute to her dedication
Emma Vianzon was an ‘inspiration who was always caring for others’
27 Oct 2020
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COVID-19: survey finds nursing staff divided on whether to have flu jab
Some say patient safety comes first, others fear bad reaction to vaccine
26 Oct 2020
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Next RCN deputy president announced
Tracey Budding urges college members to unite around campaign for better nurse pay
23 Oct 2020
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Childhood cancer study may help nurses to ‘act earlier and save lives’
Research will explore links between time to diagnosis and outcomes
19 Oct 2020
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White Rose Appeal aims to raise £100k for nurses and midwives
Appeal goods are available via Florence Nightingale Foundation and proceeds support staff
19 Oct 2020