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COVID-19: government issues new PPE guidance for healthcare staff
Guidelines come as nurse unions continue to raise concerns about lack of protective equipment
02 Apr 2020
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COVID-19: not a ‘mental health crisis’, healthcare experts warn
Anxiety and depression during pandemic are features of ‘mental wellness, not mental illness’
02 Apr 2020
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COVID-19: RCN demands action over ‘unconscionable’ lack of PPE
Reports some front-line nurses have been told to cope without PPE when supplies run low
01 Apr 2020
Nurses in England receive final annual pay rise in line with 2018 three-year deal
1.7% pay rise a 'little bit of cheer' during COVID-19 pandemic
01 Apr 2020
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COVID-19: struggling nurses need psychological support, says charity
Suicide prevention charity calls for dedicated helpline for healthcare staff
31 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: home care providers resort to crowdfunding to buy PPE for staff
Nurses in all settings still waiting on personal protective equipment, says RCN
31 Mar 2020
Nursing and Midwifery Council clarifies its position on nurses who do not start CPR
NMC has reiterated its support for current guidance following recent FtP cases
31 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: your daily briefing
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic, including news and advice for healthcare staff
30 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: nurses offered alternative housing to safeguard loved ones
Some front-line staff are making the difficult decision to move out during the crisis
27 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: your daily briefing
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic, including news and advice for healthcare staff
27 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: UK public applaud NHS staff – while landmarks turn blue
Joint events staged because ‘they need to know we are grateful’
26 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: your daily briefing
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic, including news and advice for healthcare staff
26 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: rules tightened on PPE for CPR
Nurses must wear ‘aerosol’ type protection if trying to resuscitate people with coronavirus
26 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: students receive clarity on option to see out studies on placements
NMC approves measures for nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic
25 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: your daily briefing
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic, including news and advice for healthcare staff
25 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: your daily briefing
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic, including news and advice for healthcare staff
24 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: Scotland offers students band 4 pay to help tackle pandemic
Final-year nursing and midwifery students can make significant difference, says Scottish CNO
24 Mar 2020
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COVID-19: army called in to distribute supplies to NHS front-line staff
Worries over delay in supplying protective equipment to staff caring for coronavirus patients
23 Mar 2020