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Nursing gets the Antiques Roadshow treatment – and one nurse gets his ‘pinch me’ moment
Award winner reflects on showcasing the profession for BBC1 show’s special episode
03 Mar 2023
UK COVID-19 Inquiry wants ‘overlooked’ nurses to share their experiences
Give your views while nurse leaders highlight inadequate protection for community nurses
03 Mar 2023
Comfort and pockets: what nurses really want from a national uniform
As a garment supplier is chosen the priorities are comfort, free movement and deep pockets
03 Mar 2023
Nurses’ strike: other unions now invited to pay talks, not just RCN
Government extends invitation after unions warned of consequences if left out of negotiations
02 Mar 2023
‘Nurse’ title a step closer to being protected by law
Regulator hails ‘exciting’ draft law as a template for future registration of nurses
02 Mar 2023
Who decides what nurses are paid in the UK
Spelling out how things stand on nurses’ pay for the current year as well as 2023-24
02 Mar 2023
Strikes back in prospect as union roundly rejects new pay offer and issues ultimatum
Extra offer for staff in Wales’ NHS wouldn’t make up for years of ‘being undervalued’
01 Mar 2023
Lucy Letby trial: doctors ‘felt pressure to not make a fuss’ despite concerns
Consultant says concerns were raised with senior staff eight months before nurse left ward
01 Mar 2023
With strikes on hold for many nursing staff, why are some pressing ahead with walkouts?
Unions outside pay talks say ministers’ move to meet RCN is a divide-and-rule tactic
01 Mar 2023
Nurses urged to vote for key pay deal to be ‘best paid in UK’
RCN says offer for Scotland ‘will make a positive difference for our members’
28 Feb 2023
Ask nurses to reimburse the state? But the NHS is already running on our goodwill
Scathing reactions to MP’s idea nurses outside NHS should ‘pay their dues’ to the public
28 Feb 2023
Nurses’ strike: unions warn of ‘perilous consequences’ to RCN-only pay talks
Singling out RCN for pay talks could prolong strikes and jeopardise Agenda for Change
27 Feb 2023
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Prestigious RCN Nursing Awards 2023 open for entries
Nominations now being accepted, with entries open to individuals and teams in 15 categories
27 Feb 2023
Nurses should ‘pay back their dues’ if they don’t work in NHS, says MP
Sir Christopher Chope says training is at great public expense, despite students paying fees
24 Feb 2023
Discrimination at work: black nurse wins ‘landmark’ tribunal case
Judgement finds against NHS England after Michelle Cox experienced racism from her team
24 Feb 2023
Uniform uniformity: are you ready for your new ‘smart scrubs’?
Deal for supply of standardised workwear for NHS staff in England is finally sewn up
24 Feb 2023
Lucy Letby trial: ‘a physical chill went down my spine’ consultant tells court
Ravi Jayaram recalls the moment he discovered possible cause of babies’ deterioration
23 Feb 2023
Black NHS nurses still most likely to face discrimination, progress desperately needed
A third of BME and ‘other’ white nurses also receive more harassment, bullying and abuse
23 Feb 2023