Analysis
In the balance: austerity and its toll on mental health services
Social and economic factors are having a devastating effect on mental health services
Revealed: what nurses say about short-staffing and how it’s harming patient care
Nurses open up about the risks to patient safety – and their work-life balance
Mental health support framework: developing a collective voice for nursing in Wales
Nurses in Wales have produced a set of ambitions as a basis for a future action plan
Community mental health nurses should also work in general practices to ease care burden
GP Partnership Review examines the difficult challenges general practices face
NHS Long Term Plan is big on ambition, so why is it short of nurses’ support?
Critics say the 10-year strategy cannot succeed until the NHS staffing crisis is resolved
NHS Long Term Plan: what it means for mental healthcare
Leading nurse figures share their thoughts on the ambitious plans for mental health services
Nurse suicide: why NHS employers need to learn from past tragedies
Employers could be missing opportunities to improve psychological support for staff
Weapons, toasters or fish: what gift will a patient give you today?
A token of gratitude is always welcome – but check whether it may compromise your role
Review of 2018: The pay deal creates fallout and nurse leaders bow out
We look back on the year’s events, from a controversial pay rise to a vote of no confidence
Transforming children’s mental health services: the key points
With £300 million earmarked for such services, how will this affect nurses?
CQC to work with NHS Improvement to support mental health trusts
Regulator finds mental healthcare in reasonable shape, but significant problems remain
What does high turnover in nurse director posts really mean for the profession?
With Nursing Standard research showing trend remains unchanged, experts consider the impact