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Calls to cut 'exorbitant' immigration fees to keep overseas nurses
Thousands of people sign petition urging government to reduce indefinite leave to remain fees
No nurse pay rise in April due to ‘intolerable’ government delay
Failure to supply evidence to NHS Pay Review Body will postpone pay offer for 2023-24
Thousands of nurses with long-COVID to see sick pay slashed
Special sick pay to end soon, leaving one nurse with long-covid £1,000 a month worse off
Shake-up of English language requirements go live in February
Changes makes it easier for overseas nurses to pass English language exam to work in the UK
Cervical smears at work help busy nurses who struggle to keep screening appointments
Nurse set up screening service for NHS colleagues to help them prioritise their own health
‘Come on the nurses, I’m on your side!’ says Rod Stewart
Sir Rod speaks out on conditions in the NHS that are ‘heartbreaking for the nurses’
Reducing drugs errors: would colour-coded trays help nurses avoid mistakes?
Researchers found the dishes made it easier to select the correct item and to spot errors
Nurses’ COVID-19 deaths ruled as industrial disease by coroner
Campaigners hope ruling paves way for better financial support for nurses with long-COVID
Menopause leave in the NHS: hopes dashed for trial of structured time off
Offer of special time off could have boosted retention of highly experienced nurses
UK nurses could face difficulty working in Ireland after changes to NMC standards
Regulator’s amendments may affect UK nurses practising in EU countries, says council member
Lucy Letby offered to take photos of baby she had murdered, trial told
Neonatal nurse offered to take pictures of parents bathing dead baby, says prosecution
Nursing student on brink of quitting after childcare benefits cut
Red tape means cut in childcare support while she works 12-hours days on understaffed wards