RCM warns 8,000 midwives about pension opt out schemes
Thousands of newly qualified and student midwives have been urged to reject a ‘concerning’...
19 Sep 2016
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Charity highlights shortage of children’s palliative care nurses
New campaign shows paucity of staff is compromising care
19 Sep 2016
Efforts to tackle FGM hampered by cuts to school nursing
Cuts to school nursing numbers and workforce pressures are hampering efforts to eradicate...
15 Sep 2016
The Archers domestic abuse storyline highlights need for family support, say health...
Two in five health visitors say support for families affected by domestic abuse in England...
15 Sep 2016
Post-Brexit England faces huge shortage of midwives, says RCM
‘Huge’ shortage of midwives looms if staff from European Union countries are barred from...
13 Sep 2016
New partnership for the Royal College of Midwives
RCM teams up with Emma’s Diary to provide support for pregnant women and first-time parents.
12 Sep 2016
‘School nurses could overlook abuse due to paperwork burden’
School nurses spend so much time on paperwork that abuse or neglect could be missed, says...
12 Sep 2016
Win a trip to Lapland in the RCN Christmas card competition
The RCN has launched a Christmas card competition that could win one lucky child and their...
09 Sep 2016
Stillbirth and neonatal death charity publish new guidelines for nurses
Sands has updated its guidelines for nurses caring for people affected by pregnancy loss and...
09 Sep 2016
Childline receives call about suicide every 30 minutes
Record numbers of children who feel desperate are contacting the confidential counselling...
08 Sep 2016
Concerns over vacant nursing and midwifery posts in Scotland
The percentage of vacant nursing and midwifery posts in Scotland has risen by 16% in three...
06 Sep 2016
Practice nurses provide 'easier first stop' for young people with eating...
Young people with eating disorders can find it easier to speak to practice nurses than GPs...
06 Sep 2016
New guidance outlines nurses' role in tackling falling child vaccination rates...
Role nurses can play in tackling falling child vaccination rates in England has been...
05 Sep 2016
Call for debate on future of nursing education
A new report from the Council of Deans of Health is calling for discussion on what new...
01 Sep 2016
New videos for nurses on how to care for women and girls affected by FGM
Four short YouTube videos will help nurses care for women and girls who have been affected...
31 Aug 2016
Get familiar with social media to help pupils stay safe online
School nurses must understand the potential risks if they are to help young people think...
30 Aug 2016
Protection ‘top priority' when fabricated child illness suspected...
School nurse conference told authorities often focus on the reasons parents fake illness in...
30 Aug 2016