Race discrimination and nursing: rise in referrals to NMC
75 nurses and midwives were referred for racism in 2020 compared to four in 2015
02 Nov 2021
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Delay mandatory COVID vaccinations until spring, urges NHS leader
NHS Providers chief warns of a winter staffing crisis if compulsory vaccine plans go ahead
01 Nov 2021
What does end of public sector pay freeze mean for nurses?
Nursing Standard takes a look at what details have been disclosed by the chancellor so far
28 Oct 2021
Compulsory COVID jab could be devastating for staffing, says BMA
Losing even small numbers of workers would be critical to a health system under pressure
27 Oct 2021
Chancellor promises nurses a further pay rise in 2022
Any pay increase must be meaningful, unions warn
26 Oct 2021
£2.1bn boost to NHS digital technology ‘cannot be a substitute’ for full staffing levels
Investment in improved IT in England receives lukewarm reception from nurse leaders
25 Oct 2021
Compulsory COVID jabs for NHS staff: it’s a patient safety issue, insists minister
Sajid Javid signals wish to bring NHS staff in line with counterparts in care homes
25 Oct 2021
Call for night shift nurses to be part of type 2 diabetes study
Researchers aim to develop intervention to improve health of workers living with the disease
20 Oct 2021
NHS pay award: will nurses in England vote for industrial action?
RCN ballot opens next month and the results will inform next steps in pay dispute
18 Oct 2021
NHS acute services call in the army amid lengthening waiting lists and short-staffing
Nurses, army medics and general troops will shore-up services in two Scottish regions
18 Oct 2021
Former nurses offered £1,000 incentive to return to practice in England
But the RCN calls for urgent action to address why so many nurses leave the profession
14 Oct 2021
NHS pay: industrial action one step closer as union enters dispute process
Nurses angry at ministers’ imposition of ‘insulting’ 3% pay rise in Wales, claims RCN
14 Oct 2021
Off-duty nurse praised for pulling man from burning car on her way to work
‘I was acting on instinct’ said Mags Chineah after she sprinted towards danger
13 Oct 2021
Nurses’ determination praised, but senior leaders urge staff to look after well-being
Letter of support acknowledges ongoing pressures as difficult winter approaches
07 Oct 2021
Essay mills to be banned: crackdown announced on ‘completely unethical’ online services
Impact of market for ready-written nursing essays has been worrying universities
07 Oct 2021
Anxiety, headaches and chest problems: sharp rise in nurse sickness since COVID-19
Winter well-being campaign aims to encourage staff to prioritise mental and physical health
05 Oct 2021
Son of nurse who died with COVID-19 is among first to benefit from memorial bursary
Healthcare Workers’ Foundation distributes education grants to children of deceased NHS staff
04 Oct 2021
Nurses refusing COVID-19 jab will not face threat of fitness to practise proceedings
Staff uptake of vaccine is a local issue for healthcare employers to address, insists NMC
30 Sep 2021