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Hunt stays as health secretary, with added remit of social care
Jeremy Hunt now also has responsibility for social care
08 Jan 2018
Flu vaccinations: should they become mandatory?
Debate on mandatory vaccinations ‘inevitable’, says NHS England medical director
08 Jan 2018
Anne Milton tipped to take over as health secretary
Anne Milton, a trained nurse could be the next health minister in Theresa May's cabinet...
08 Jan 2018
Nursing Standard straw poll reveals 90% of respondents believe winter pressures are...
Nurses have demanded the prime minister and health secretary join them on the front line...
04 Jan 2018
Former RCN council chair urges caution on industrial action over pay
Now is not the time to call a ballot over pay, the outgoing RCN council chair has told...
04 Jan 2018
New Year’s honours: Recognition for learning disability rights campaigner
Scott Watkin, eye care and vision development officer with charity SeeAbility, awarded a...
02 Jan 2018
New Year’s honours: Nurses’ achievements recognised
Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants receive honours
29 Dec 2017
Staff retention plan urges trusts to ‘think imaginatively’ about how to keep nurses
NHS organisations are being challenged to ‘think imaginatively’ about persuading nurses to...
29 Dec 2017
Hospital income from car parking hits record £174.5 million
Struggling hospitals should not try to make money off their staff, the RCN has warned, after...
28 Dec 2017
Hospitals warned to reduce sugary drinks or face ban
Almost two-thirds of NHS trusts have already signed up to a voluntary scheme
28 Dec 2017
Report reveals chief nursing officer’s ‘increasing concern’ at lack of opportunities...
Chief nursing officer for England Jane Cummings calls on trusts to support BME candidates...
27 Dec 2017
Healthcare union chiefs urge government to retain working time regulations after...
Patient safety will be at risk if working time regulations are ditched, warn union leaders
21 Dec 2017
Christmas hardship: RCN charity outlines tips on managing finances for nurses
Nurses, midwives or healthcare assistants – not just RCN members – are eligible to apply for...
21 Dec 2017
Nurses thanked for their hard work and dedication in Christmas messages
UK nursing leaders have praised 'dedicated and compassionate' nurses, midwives and...
20 Dec 2017
RCN evidence: the real cost of 'demoralising' pay freeze ...
The exodus of nurses will continue unless staff receive an above inflation pay rise, the RCN...
19 Dec 2017
42,000 nurse vacancies in England, according to Labour Party estimates
Labour Party says that NHS has more than 100,000 vacant posts in England
19 Dec 2017
Former chief nurse of England becomes Bishop of London
Dame Sarah Mullally to become the 133 rd Bishop of London in 2018 and installed in a service...
18 Dec 2017