Make period products free for struggling nurses, say unions
Survey reveals nearly one quarter of people who menstruate struggle to afford sanitary items
30 May 2022
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We can’t afford to pay high parking charges for work, say nurses
Staff lodge official complaint about parking charges at Leighton Hospital, Crewe
27 May 2022
Nurses react angrily to Sue Gray report on lockdown parties
Revelations in report on COVID breaches in Downing St prompt disgust among nurses
25 May 2022
Should overseas nurses’ English language requirements be relaxed?
NMC consultation will look at whether English tests are overly difficult
25 May 2022
Poorly paid nurses struggling to pay the rent or get a mortgage, MPs told
Sky high living costs forcing highly skilled nurses to quit, RCN leader tells Commons panel
25 May 2022
NMC set to overhaul public health and community nursing post-registration standards
NMC’s co-produced changes will update, modernise and streamline post-registration standards
24 May 2022
Hospitals set up food banks and emergency loans for nurses
RCN criticises the ‘outrageous state of affairs’ and demands fair pay for staff
23 May 2022
Let’s tackle this taboo: nurses bid to improve care for black men with prostate cancer
Group is at increased risk of disease yet faces inequalities in post-diagnosis support
19 May 2022
Almost half of last year’s new NMC registrants were trained overseas
NMC data has sparked concern over quick fixes and recruitment from red list countries
18 May 2022
We’re off: NMC reveals extent of exodus from register as many leavers blame pandemic
Find out reasons why nurses say they feel forced to turn their backs on their careers
18 May 2022
Attracting more men: is targeted recruitment key to unlocking growth in nurse numbers?
The nursing student cohort continues to be female-dominated thanks to stereotyping
11 May 2022
Nurses ridicule idea of delaying retirement to plug gaps in care
Many nurses take to Nursing Standard’s Facebook page in response to NHS letter to retirees
11 May 2022
Student loan interest rises: nurses told ‘Don’t panic’
Economist believes most nurses will not be affected – and explains why
10 May 2022
Use International Nurses’ Day as time for reflection and self-care
Nurses are urged to think about their own health, and also use the day to celebrate nursing
09 May 2022
NHS urges retirees to stay longer to plug nursing gaps
Letter sent to trusts appeals for retiring and recently retired nurses to continue working
06 May 2022
Do's and don'ts of wearing gloves: help curb waste and avoid skin problems
To mark Glove Awareness Week, nurses are advised to change routines by reducing glove use
05 May 2022
Menopause: shift work and long hours exacerbate symptoms
Nurses need better support to cope with menopause symptoms to enable them to stay in post
04 May 2022
Public health impact of the cost of living crisis: why community staff fear for patients
Attempts to keep household energy bills down are putting vulnerable people at risk
03 May 2022