Expert advice
NHS mileage allowances: what are you entitled to and why it needs an urgent update
Nurses have been hit hard by rising fuel costs as NHS mileage allowances fail to cover costs
03 May 2022
Mental capacity: when can relatives make treatment decisions for a patient?
What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act and lasting power of attorney
26 Apr 2022
Finance apps: the help you need to manage your money and find offers and discounts
With living costs rising sharply, take a look at our list of apps that put you in control
22 Mar 2022
Clinical supervision: what is it and how can it improve your practice and well-being?
Tips for using these reflective sessions for professional development and to reduce stress
11 Mar 2022
NHS pension changes: what you need to know
The age discrimination ‘remedy’ takes effect soon – find out what it could mean for you
08 Mar 2022
Pain measurement: tools that can aid assessment, including for patients with dementia
Find out about the tools and scales for acute and chronic pain that can aid your practice
01 Mar 2022
When would I need to self-refer to the NMC?
Expectations related to ill health and legal action, plus what doesn’t warrant self-referral
09 Feb 2022
Revalidation: what to do if you’re running out of time and work pressures aren’t helping
Your quick guide to stress-free revalidation, plus what to do if you need an extension
01 Feb 2022
Self-rostering and e-rostering: flexible ways to schedule shifts
Challenges, benefits and guidance for the implementation of alternative rostering methods
14 Dec 2021
Maternity leave and pay: what nurses are entitled to and employers’ obligations
A guide to the complex rules on pay and time off for pregnant staff and their partners
07 Dec 2021
Standardised uniforms for nurses: who will wear them and when?
Uniform for NHS staff in England will have a dress option and reflect cultural diversity
09 Nov 2021
Menopause symptoms at work: what support should you expect?
Heavy periods, brain fog and hot flushes can all take their toll, but help is available
23 Sep 2021
Flexible retirement from the NHS: what are nurses’ options?
There are more ways to retire than a once-and-for-all break with your career, your...
21 Sep 2021
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
31 Aug 2021
NHS flexible working: how to apply and make it work for you
The agreement aims to help recruit and retain workers, as well as improve work-life balance
17 Aug 2021
Occupational health services are here to support staff – so why the stigma?
Find out what a referral for physical and mental well-being interventions really involves
09 Aug 2021
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
03 Aug 2021
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
29 Jul 2021