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Do I have to retire at state pension age – and what about my NHS pension?
The rules around working past the age for receipt of pension, and when you can start claiming
02 May 2023
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I’ve been overpaid by my employer – can I keep the money or do I have to give it back?
What you should do if you find an unexpected ‘bonus’ in your pay packet
29 Mar 2023
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Think before you speak: how to professionally go public with personal views
Advice on how and when nurses are safe to reveal personal or political opinions in public
07 Feb 2023
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I received a parking fine while on duty – should I appeal?
Our helpful guide to dealing with penalty charges for work-related stops
31 Jan 2023
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Does my manager have the right to phone me when I am off sick?
We explain your rights and obligations, plus how often is too often when it comes to contact
02 Dec 2022
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Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
20 Sep 2022
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Acting up: find out if you should be getting more money
What you need to know if you are taking on work that is not part of your normal role
09 Aug 2022
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DNACPR notices: the patient’s role in decision-making and when consent is needed
The discussions required for valid notices, and how patients and their families are involved
02 Aug 2022
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Medical records: am I allowed to look at my own notes at work?
What the law says about accessing your records, plus your rights of access
19 Jul 2022
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Children and smacking: what changes to the law mean for your practice
Where each UK country stands, and how to respond if you see a child smacked by an adult
07 Jul 2022
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If a patient leaves me money in their will, would I be allowed to keep it?
What any nurse should consider before deciding whether to accept or decline money or gifts
14 Jun 2022
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Mental capacity: when can relatives make treatment decisions for a patient?
What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act and lasting power of attorney
26 Apr 2022
Advertising your services: how to stay on the right side of the regulators
Social media is a useful tool if you’re self-employed, but there are rules to bear in mind
05 Apr 2022
Academic misconduct – what is it and how can I avoid it?
Whether deliberate or not, breaches such as plagiarism can damage your career prospects
10 Feb 2022
Protected titles: what are the legal implications of calling yourself a nurse?

Where attempts to protect the title ‘nurse’ in law stand and why it matters

08 Dec 2021
Can my manager ban us from wearing festive clothes and jewellery at work?
Christmas outfits may spread a little cheer, but staff must remain professional
01 Dec 2021
Patient consent or assent – what’s the difference?
Advice on gaining consent, and what to do if a patient lacks capacity
19 Oct 2021
Treatment options: can a patient demand one over another?

Patient choice is important in clinical decision-making, but not the only consideration

08 Sep 2021