Rise in retired NHS nurses returning to work after pension change
Nurses use ‘retire-and-return’ option more than other retired staff groups
24 Oct 2023
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Safe staffing law has improved nurses’ lives yet moves to extend it are stalling – union
Nurses’ leader calls for action to widen reach of legal nurse staffing mandate in Wales
24 Oct 2023
Job advert criticised for devaluing nursing with low pay band
NHS trust’s advert for clinical nurse specialist role was labelled band 6 rather than band 7
23 Oct 2023
High levels of stress among unsupported, burnt out staff is putting patients at risk
Near misses, medicine errors and unsafe incidents are rife says CQC’s annual report
20 Oct 2023
Letby public inquiry will scrutinise actions of trust managers and nurse’s colleagues
Culture and conduct at Countess of Chester Hospital to be examined by Thirlwall Inquiry
20 Oct 2023
UK nurse leaders condemn unlawful bombing on Gaza hospital and call for reconciliation
Nursing leaders called for an end to the bombing saying: ‘Nurses must not be a target’
20 Oct 2023
Suicide study will unpick why female nurses are at higher risk
The Laura Hyde Foundation welcomed the project, hoping it will fuel prevention measures
19 Oct 2023
Do we really believe in long-COVID? Nurses condemn Boris Johnson’s ‘gaslighting’ remarks
Ex-PM’s bid to cast doubt on condition now revealed to UK COVID-19 Inquiry
18 Oct 2023
NHS employers to formalise flexible work agreements for staff
New guidance also says employers should explore more agile and hybrid working options
17 Oct 2023
NMC appoints barrister to review claims of institutional racism and mishandled FtP cases
Regulator names lawyer who will lead investigations sparked by whistleblower allegations
17 Oct 2023
NHS nurse workforce needs to priority of whoever wins next general election
Healthcare academics issue wish-list they hope will shape next government’s agenda
13 Oct 2023
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13 Oct 2023
Labour says reform NHS – nurses say investment is what’s needed
Shadow health secretary says health service must ‘modernise or die’
12 Oct 2023
New NHS uniform: ‘colour-coding may seem generic, but there’s a reason why’
Nurses’ employers now being consulted over which roles correspond to which colours
10 Oct 2023
Nurses are crucial part of Labour Party’s £1.1 billion plan to cut NHS waiting lists
Nurses will be able to take on extra paid shifts at weekends as part of Labour’s plan
10 Oct 2023
Nurse was fairly dismissed after refusing to work weekend shifts, rules second tribunal
The nurse, who has disabled children, asked the tribunal to consider ‘childcare disparity’
09 Oct 2023
NMC under external investigation over claims about its governance and ‘toxic culture’
Regulator to be scrutinised by the Charity Commission over ‘serious concerns’
06 Oct 2023
Hike in visa fees poses new threat to nurse retention, warns RCN
‘Unaffordable’ visa fees will price essential overseas nurses out of the NHS
06 Oct 2023