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Nurses’ strike: news and pictures from the third round of industrial action
Nurses across England brave cold to stand on picket lines in third day of historic strikes
‘Deeply troubling’ slump seen in students joining nursing courses this year
Degree courses attracted 3,200 fewer students, blamed on poor treatment of the profession
Lucy Letby accused of attempted murder of 100-day-old girl
Nurse’s alleged attack took place during a night shift at Countess of Chester Hospital
Lucy Letby ‘told off’ colleague who called for help when baby’s oxygen levels dropped
Neonatal assistant was shocked that her request for extra help was questioned
Nurses look set to strike, as RCN ballot count continues
Early indications suggest members have voted for strike action in union’s biggest-ever ballot
Kicked, punched and threatened: thousands of nurses abused at work last year
Recorded number of assaults on NHS staff in Scotland ’simply unacceptable’, says Unison
How one trust benefits from valuing and promoting overseas nurses
Belinda Alexander says international staff ‘need to feel there is progression in their job’
Nurses working equivalent of one day a week for free, claims report
Salary has fallen by 20% in real terms since 2010 for most nurses, say researchers
Nurse vacancies: patients’ access to social care ‘gridlocked’
CQC report identifies acute shortages of care home, community and mental health nurses
Illuminated buildings shine light on nurse vacancies and pay rates
Cardiff landmarks were projected with messages to urge the government into action
Continue voting to strike despite pay talks, union urges nurses in Scotland
Pay negotiations have resumed but RCN Scotland says ‘our members are at breaking point’
Lucy Letby: case against nurse is not ‘a done deal’, says defence barrister
Jury told Ms Letby was dedicated and there is no evidence of her causing harm