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Mental health plan for schools too slow, MPs say
Plan to boost mental health care in schools fails the most vulnerable children, say MPs
09 May 2018
Nurse staffing league table – why UK’s ranking is a ‘national embarrassment’
Study of 21 nations’ healthcare resources points to shortage of nurses in the UK
08 May 2018
RCN Jersey votes to accept 2.5% pay increase for 2017
Branch will campaign on disparity of nurses' and other healthcare professionals'...
04 May 2018
Budget cut threatens 37 school nurse and health visitor jobs in Staffordshire
The cut will leave our children and families vulnerable, says union Unite
03 May 2018
Nursing and Midwifery Council on course to become nursing associate regulator
Extension of NMC’s remit to include nursing associates now requires change in the law
01 May 2018
Multi-million pound training pledge to community nurses in Scotland
Scottish Government announces development programme for community nurses
01 May 2018
Alder Hey Children's Hospital sends condolences to family after death of Alfie...
Trust acknowledges that Alfie's case had deeply affected everyone involved
30 Apr 2018
Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill moves one step closer to becoming law
Bill to impose harsher penalties for assaults and sexual violence against nurses progresses...
30 Apr 2018
Nurses' dirty and unsafe working conditions are disrupting patient care – Labour...
'Extent of pest infestations and crumbling NHS buildings are legacy of underinvestment'
27 Apr 2018
Tributes paid to former Alder Hey nurse chief executive
Tony Bell helped the Liverpool children's hospital get through some tough times
27 Apr 2018
Alder Hey nurses face 'unprecedented abuse' over Alfie Evans case ...
Alder Hey staff targeted by protesters opposed to withdrawal of child's life support
26 Apr 2018
Children and young people missing out on vital care due to lack of community nurses
Audit reveals shortage of community children's nurses in acute general children’s services...
26 Apr 2018
EU nurses’ uncertainty post-Brexit is driving many out of UK, says RCN
Figures from Nursing and Midwifery Council show 29% rise in number of EU nurses leaving...
25 Apr 2018
UK and Jamaica nurse exchange aims to provide mutual learning
Nurses in Jamaica and the UK will have the chance to swap places in a nurse exchange...
24 Apr 2018
'Give students in Wales long-term certainty over bursary'...
Royal College of Midwives appeals for lasting commitment to degree funding as minister...
23 Apr 2018
Game of Thrones star auctions a day on set for RCN charity
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke is offering one fan the chance to join her during filming in...
20 Apr 2018
Healthcare assistants increasingly being used as ‘nurses on the cheap’
Calling on HCAs to fill nurse staffing gaps is bad for patients – Unison
20 Apr 2018