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Congress demands action on recruitment to avoid ‘precipice’

RCN congress calls for urgent action on recruitment and retention, agreeing the profession...

Patients at risk unless pay offer is extended beyond NHS

Patients could be harmed if the pay offer is not extended beyond the NHS into primary and...

RCN safe staffing report shows nurses at breaking point and patients in danger

Survey of 30,000 nurses underlines risks of staffing shortfall, as RCN calls for UK-wide...

Scrap NHS surcharge for overseas nurses, RCN tells government

Plight of Kenyan nurse’s young family highlights ‘shameful’ policy

International Nurses’ Day is a chance to celebrate the incredible work nurses do

Diversity and skills of nursing roles at the heart of this year’s celebration of the...

Home Office halts use of NHS patient records to track down illegal immigrants

Nursing leaders support the ‘very welcome U-turn’

Commons to debate future of bursary for postgraduate nursing students tonight

This evening Labour will put forward a motion to annul the scrapping of the postgraduate...

Mental health plan for schools too slow, MPs say

Plan to boost mental health care in schools fails the most vulnerable children, say MPs

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

RCN Jersey votes to accept 2.5% pay increase for 2017

Branch will campaign on disparity of nurses' and other healthcare professionals'...

Budget cut threatens 37 school nurse and health visitor jobs in Staffordshire

The cut will leave our children and families vulnerable, says union Unite

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

Multi-million pound training pledge to community nurses in Scotland

Scottish Government announces development programme for community nurses

Alder Hey Children's Hospital sends condolences to family after death of Alfie...

Trust acknowledges that Alfie's case had deeply affected everyone involved

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...

Nurses' dirty and unsafe working conditions are disrupting patient care – Labour...

'Extent of pest infestations and crumbling NHS buildings are legacy of underinvestment'

Tributes paid to former Alder Hey nurse chief executive

Tony Bell helped the Liverpool children's hospital get through some tough times

Alder Hey nurses face 'unprecedented abuse' over Alfie Evans case ...

Alder Hey staff targeted by protesters opposed to withdrawal of child's life support

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