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NMC halts competence testing at 49 centres worldwide after anomalies found at one site
UK registrants who sat tests at one Nigerian centre have been informed of investigations
20 Jul 2023
Government accused of ‘reckless and cavalier’ approach to public sector pay
Pay deal disparity branded ‘an unnecessary slap in the face’ for nurses
17 Jul 2023
‘Where are the magic new staff coming from?’: nurses react to NHS workforce plan
Many question quality and viability of clinical placements as experienced staff quit
03 Jul 2023
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Nursing Live: Michael Rosen will ‘express my gratitude’ to nurses at event
The poet and broadcaster will discuss his COVID-19 experience and the care he received
28 Jun 2023
Summer strikes paused as fresh talks agreed – but pay off the table
July strikes have been paused as Welsh Government agrees to discuss current deal
27 Jun 2023
Lack of PPE due to planning for wrong type of pandemic, inquiry told
Rosemary Gallagher also says government failed to consult nurses when pandemic planning
27 Jun 2023
King’s birthday honours list: dozens of nurses receive awards
Front-line staff, army nurses and educators among the many nurses honoured by the King
16 Jun 2023
Lucy Letby trial: plumber recalls frequency of blocked drains in old hospital building
Ageing site had sewerage issues, and nursery flooded when cloth was forced down plughole
14 Jun 2023
More managers to handle admin could free up nurses’ time – report
Think tank sets out measures to address the ‘deep workforce crisis’ in the NHS
09 Jun 2023
Lucy Letby: neonatal ward was ‘dirty’ and had raw sewage in sinks
Nurse accused of murdering seven babies claims unit was ‘potentially’ unsafe environment
24 May 2023
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Enjoy live entertainment, well-being activities and fantastic learning opportunities too
24 May 2023
RCN summer strike ballot: voting starts
Members urged to vote ‘yes’ to achieve new mandate for industrial action in England
23 May 2023
Nursing student cuts will ‘devastate patient care for years to come’
RCN members protest at Stormont in Belfast about loss of 300 training places
19 May 2023
Why we’re honoured to represent nursing at the King’s coronation
And worldwide TV audience will watch as one nurse plays a very special role
05 May 2023
11,000 and counting: the NHS appointments disrupted due to latest walkouts
More than half were due to 2 May – the RCN strike date ruled unlawful in the High Court
04 May 2023
Lucy Letby had concerns about fatalities and said staffing levels were sometimes ‘poor’
Trial hears transcripts of interviews with the accused nurse shortly after her arrest
28 Apr 2023
Your right to strike: Lords move to block power to sack nurses who join picket lines
Peers vote to water down ‘dictatorial’ law that would curb your scope to go on strike
28 Apr 2023
10,000+ Keralan nurses recruited from India help address NHS staffing crisis
A Keralan nurse recruited the nurses after campaigning for more realistic language tests
20 Apr 2023