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Call for urgent review of ‘flawed’ COVID-19 infection guidelines
Guidance fails to consider airborne infection as a key way the virus is transmitted, says RCN
08 Mar 2021
RCN sets up strike fund over ‘pitiful’ 1% pay rise recommendation
Fund would support members involved in industrial action as unions prepare for pay talks
07 Mar 2021
Unions label 1% nurse pay rise suggestion as 'insulting'
RCN accuses government of being dangerously out of touch with nursing staff and public
04 Mar 2021
Healthcare assistant who worked at the same trust for 40 years dies of COVID-19
Margaret Waine remembered as a caring colleague known for tucking her patients in at night
04 Mar 2021
NHS pay: nurses in bid to pile pre-Budget pressure on Chancellor
Staff on AfC terms use social media campaign to demand inflation-busting deal
02 Mar 2021
New timetable announced for RCN presidential election after suspension
Nominations for leadership role open on 3 March
02 Mar 2021
NHS teamwork in the pandemic: how is it for you?
Study asks nurses how COVID-19 has affected the functioning of clinical teams
01 Mar 2021
Rules relaxed on recruiting overseas nurses
RCN cautions that change risks damaging health and care systems of developing countries
01 Mar 2021
Some respirator masks issued to staff may not be safe, government warns
Healthcare providers told to stop using certain FFP3 respirator masks, pending checks
26 Feb 2021
COVID-19 and staff well-being: last chance to share your experiences in our survey
Tell Nursing Standard how the pandemic has affected your health at work
25 Feb 2021
Coronavirus ‘can remain active on nurses’ uniforms for up to 72 hours’
Study suggests work clothes should be washed on site to prevent contamination in homes
25 Feb 2021
Further pay boost for nurses in Scotland, as government announces interim rise
Increase intended as stopgap, with Agenda for Change pay negotiations delayed
24 Feb 2021
House price hikes led to 9,000 nurses leaving NHS acute care sector – report
Institute for Fiscal Studies says rising living costs and inflexible pay system to blame
24 Feb 2021
District nurses caring for discharged COVID-19 patients at breaking point
Queen’s Nursing Institute calls for more investment in district nursing service
23 Feb 2021
Fresh help for NHS staff traumatised by pandemic
Mental health and well-being hubs offering staff confidential advice and support set to open
23 Feb 2021
When nursing was linked with witchcraft – new research
Study will highlight people ‘cruelly and unfairly punished’ for providing care
23 Feb 2021
Give exhausted nurses time out on top of their annual leave
Pandemic recovery plans need to take account of nurses’ health and well-being
22 Feb 2021
Newly qualified nurse dies from COVID-19 before getting to start in new role
Father of four Oronsaye Okhomina was in a coma when NMC registration came through
22 Feb 2021