Melinda Gillen

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Picture of nurse Lucy Letby, who faces charges of murder and attempted murder
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Chester hospital deaths: nurse charged with murder of eight babies

Lucy Letby, who worked at Countess of Chester Hospital, also faces attempted murder charges

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COVID-19: NMC consults on using its extended powers in future

Have your say on whether council processes amended during the pandemic should continue

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COVID-19: routine testing imminent for front-line nurses, says NHS England chief

Sir Simon Stevens suggests testing could commence within six to eight weeks

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RCN updates nurses’ pocket guide to women’s health

Free-to-download guide helps non-specialist nurses recognise common women’s health issues

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COVID-19: RCN Foundation to fund research on effective leadership during pandemic

Charity offers up to £30,000 for studies that highlight ‘positive experiences’

Healthcare worked in Belfast on strike in January over pay and staffing levels
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Nurse strike: docked pay still not reimbursed

Northern Ireland nurses still waiting for wages to be repaid after pay parity strike action

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COVID-19: redeployment of lung cancer nurses adversely affected care pathway

Report reveals that due to their respiratory ward experience many nurses were redeployed

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Mural celebrates diversity and the public’s gratitude to NHS workers

Artwork in East London highlights ‘a shared joy in creativity and community’

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COVID-19: rapid mental health support for nurses as NHS pledges £15m in extra funds

ICU nurses among staff to benefit in move to combat psychological harm caused by pandemic

Picture shows section of RCN Beat the Flu poster
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RCN’s Beat the Flu campaign warns of double jeopardy with COVID-19 this winter

Campaign urges nurses and healthcare staff to get the flu vaccination as early as possible

Image of a care home nurse wearing personal protective equipment whilst attending to a resident
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Winter pressures: new social care chief nurse to focus on COVID-19 in care settings

RCN welcomes nurse leadership role as part of government’s social care winter plan

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Nursing Standard in the running for two health journalism awards

RCNi’s flagship title nominated for Editor of the Year and Podcast of the Year

A nurse in PPE stands slumped against a corridor wall
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After the pandemic: £5million to boost workforce mental health and well-being

Nurses in Scotland are promised enhanced workplace mental health support

Fair Pay for Nursing RCN campaign publicity image
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RCN begins campaign for 12.5% pay rise for nursing staff

#FairPayForNursing campaign to focus on NHS first, but wants better pay across all sectors

Nursing students on a ward
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Nursing programmes: funding announced for thousands of extra clinical placements

Health Education England said expansion will be tailored to areas of most need

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