News
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‘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Cancer workforce figures will not be published, says Health Education England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
70,000 people with learning disabilities not having a health check, figures show
More than 70,000 people with learning disabilities did not receive a health check, according...
27 Sep 2016
Union invites public to thank nurses for the job they do
Unison aims to highlight work of nurses and other public servants ahead of government...
26 Sep 2016
New accreditation scheme for advanced nurse practitioners, says RCN
New accreditation scheme for advanced nurse practitioners, says RCN.
23 Sep 2016
Survey reveals fears about cyber-attacks in the NHS
Health professionals are concerned about cyber security within their organisations with many...
22 Sep 2016
NHS trust offers rent-free accommodation for new nursing recruits
An NHS trust is meeting recruitment challenges by offering new nurse starters rent-free...
22 Sep 2016
NHS England proposes £50 cap on gifts for nurses and other staff
A consultation has been launched by NHS England in an attempt to control conflicts of...
22 Sep 2016
More community placements needed for nursing students
Nursing student placements in the community need support to ensure the career is seen as...
21 Sep 2016
‘Neglected and invisible’: NHS chief on community nursing
Community nurses could hold key to redesigning services says NHS England chief executive.
21 Sep 2016
‘Cuts to CPD funding will jeopardise NHS transformation plans’
The Council of Deans of Health criticised cuts to funding of nurses' continuing professional...
21 Sep 2016