Thousands sign nurse’s petition over staff parking permits
‘Prohibitive’ charges and permit restrictions at Edinburgh hospital ‘risk staff safety’
26 Apr 2019
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RCN calls on health secretary to dismantle notion of nursing as ‘low-paid, women’s work’
Matt Hancock used RCP speech to promise action on gender pay gap in the NHS
26 Apr 2019
RCN campaign raises awareness of when and when not to use gloves
College says inappropriate use can risk damage to hands as well as infection
25 Apr 2019
NMC: ‘numerous concerns’ over its handling of personal independent payment complaints
Annual review also reveals that it met 22 out of 24 standards of good regulation
24 Apr 2019
Why every workplace needs a ‘Department Of Kindness’
Hospital’s blue plaques project recognises the daily acts of kindness in patient care
23 Apr 2019
Devices promoting independence in people with dementia could lighten nurses’ workload
Imperial College scientists investigate technology that could transform individuals’ lives
20 Apr 2019
Dame Donna Kinnair is named RCN general secretary
College appoints its acting head following months of ‘sterling leadership’
18 Apr 2019
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke named one of 100 most influential people in the world
Time magazine included the Game of Thrones star and nurse champion in its yearly list
18 Apr 2019
Nurses need protected time for training in learning disabilities and autism, says NMC
NMC issues response to ongoing government consultation on mandatory training
18 Apr 2019
Workforce is priority, says England’s chief nurse after 100 days in post
Ruth May was speaking at launch of new children’s mental health centre
18 Apr 2019
NHS England urged to tackle ageism in cancer care
Older women with breast cancer are less likely to receive treatment, claims new report
17 Apr 2019
Wards in England are still failing to achieve safe staffing levels, new report warns
Workforce study says policies introduced since Mid-Staffs Inquiry have lost momentum
16 Apr 2019
Capacity Tracker helps staff to locate care home places for patients in England
The digital tool aims to ensure people ‘aren’t left waiting in hospital unnecessarily’
15 Apr 2019
Support network uses social media to attract men into nursing
Facebook and Twitter groups connect students with nurses to promote profession
12 Apr 2019
RCN exhibition traces the history of older people’s nursing
Aspects of Age exhibition looks at how far healthcare has come in 200 years
12 Apr 2019
RCN Northern Ireland gets go-ahead for ballot on industrial action
Vacancies and lagging pay have become a public safety issue, college warns
11 Apr 2019
NMC invites registrants to help shape its five-year strategy
Regulator asks nurses, midwives and nursing associates to suggest priorities for action
11 Apr 2019
Hospital food: Unison survey highlights unappetising reality of nurses’ mealtimes
Union hits out at poor facilities and lack of basics like water and healthy snacks
10 Apr 2019