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Leadership Award now open for entries in the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017
Nurse managers and those in leadership roles are invited to enter the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017...
12 Oct 2016
NHS pay increase should be the same for all staff – NHS Employers
NHS Employers urges NHS Pay Review Body to reject variable salary increases
11 Oct 2016
Healthy hospital food shop opens doors to staff and patients
The first UK hospital shop to only sell healthy eating options has opened at the Western...
07 Oct 2016
‘Employers are clogging up NMC’s in-tray with inappropriate referrals’
Employers burden Nursing and Midwifery Council with complaints that could be handled locally...
07 Oct 2016
NHS would not cope without European nurses – RCN
NHS would not cope without nurses from the European Union, Royal College of Nursing warns.
07 Oct 2016
'Graffiti boards' and mystery shopper programmes used for patient feedback on...
The King's Fund charity has investigated local methods in the NHS for gaining patient...
06 Oct 2016
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses urged
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses are warned.
06 Oct 2016
RCN publishes lone working guidance as almost half of community staff face abuse
The RCN's guidance gives tips for nurses on staying safe when working alone.
06 Oct 2016
‘Watershed moment’ as junior doctors’ contracts rolled out
The controversial new contract for junior doctors in England will begin to be rolled out...
05 Oct 2016
Thousands sign petition urging rethink on NHS pay cap
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition urging the government to scrap a pay cap which...
04 Oct 2016
Jeremy Hunt reveals plans to train up to 1,500 more doctors a year
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to train up to 1,500 more doctors a year in...
04 Oct 2016
Cancer workforce figures will not be published, says Health Education England
Calls for data to be released to inform improvements in services
03 Oct 2016
RCN launches mentorship scheme to improve nursing practice
The RCN has launched a new mentorship scheme for up to 100 frontline staff to improve...
03 Oct 2016
Exclusive: Public Health England appoints first of 28 nurse 'clinical champions...
A nurse is to teach colleagues about the benefits of physical activity as part of a scheme...
29 Sep 2016
RCN sets out timetable for ANP accreditation project
The RCN is taking a phased approach to advanced nurse practitioner accreditation.
29 Sep 2016
New e-rostering system for nurses launches today
A new e-rostering system for nurses and all healthcare staff launches today.
28 Sep 2016
'Political maladministration' to blame for high level of unsafe hospital...
NHS staff must always ensure patients take priority over organisational pressures, a report...
27 Sep 2016