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
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Forgot to enter the RCN Nursing Awards? Don’t worry – there’s still time
Deadline extended until 15 May, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate the best of nursing
04 May 2023
Nurse suspended after fight in which he kicked and punched patient
Nurse spared striking off after showing remorse over incident in which he retaliated
03 May 2023
Nurses under attack, literally: assaults in NHS add up to five police call-outs a day
High volume of 999 calls from NHS staff ‘becoming unsustainable for police officers’
03 May 2023
Nurses' 5% pay rise signed off despite threat of more strikes
Staff Council agrees to accept pay offer, which will go ahead despite rejection by RCN
02 May 2023
Lucy Letby tells murder trial she ‘massively’ valued being a nurse
Nurse accused of murdering seven babies takes to witness stand for first time in her trial
02 May 2023
Final decision on nurses’ pay today: could it be enforced despite strikes?
Representatives from bodies including the RCN and Unison will vote at NHS Staff Council
02 May 2023
Are you striking for the first time? Here’s what you need to know
With all derogations removed, we offer advice for nurses who are new to the picket line
01 May 2023
Nurses’ strike: staff take to picket lines for seventh time
RCN members will strike from 8pm tonight until 11.59pm on 1 May
30 Apr 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
Nurses’ strikes cut short after Barclay wins court challenge
RCN must end this weekend’s strikes a day early as judge rules union exceeded its mandate
27 Apr 2023
FtP: now registrants can request removal from the register before investigation ends
NMC changes rules in bid to cut its backlog of cases, and reduce nurses’ distress
27 Apr 2023
Make exemptions to nurses’ strike – or risk lives, NHS leaders warn
NHS Confederation says care for patients in life-critical situations will be compromised
26 Apr 2023
Lucy Letby sent ‘kind words’ in sympathy card when unable to attend Child I’s funeral
Nurse photographed the card she sent to parents of Child I, who she is accused of killing
26 Apr 2023
Alone with the patients: dangerous staffing ratios ‘normal’ say nurses
Many nurses are often left alone caring for over 20 patients, far exceeding safe ratios
26 Apr 2023
Bodycams: a welcome protection from workplace harassment, or an ethical minefield?
Healthcare leaders in talks about giving nurses body-worn cameras to deter assaults
25 Apr 2023
Nurses to face court battle over right to strike on 2 May
‘A last-ditch attempt to silence us’: RCN slams Steve Barclay’s ‘indefensible’ decision
25 Apr 2023