Tamsin Newton-Snow

Actor to be awarded honorary doctorate

University of Nottingham says Sarah Gordy has challenged preconceptions about Down’s syndrome

Mediation

Jersey nurses to withdraw goodwill in pay dispute as mediation talks begin

Jersey nurses are increasingly frustrated by ongoing pay negotiations

Homelessness

NHS must tackle shocking inequalities for homeless people, say healthcare workers

Invest more funds and overhaul attitudes, says open letter to NHS England’s chief executive

Stephanie Aiken

NMC figures mask ‘severe instability’ of nursing workforce

Despite overall rise in registrants, RCN warns of continuing decline in EEA nurse numbers

neurofibromatosis

‘A diagnosis of neurofibromatosis 2 can be extremely scary’

Carolyn Redman is one of a handful of nurses caring for patients with the rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2, which affects the nervous system. She explains that while the condition is uncommon, the rewards of her specialist role are vast

Lack of progress

Staff and funding shortages cause delay in cancer strategy implementation

While the vision for ‘world-class’ cancer services was well received, a recent report by MPs and peers questions whether staff and funding shortages will hinder its implementation