Stay informed about the latest COVID-19 news and what these developments mean for frontline nursing staff
The government is under pressure to clarify when it will scale down the testing system
Forcing jabs on unvaccinated staff will only exacerbate long-term staffing crisis – TUC boss
‘Hurried’ NHS deployment points to depth of staffing crisis as COVID-19 absence spirals
Lack of government plan to tackle record waiting lists, says former health secretary
GP and memory assessment services curtailed by COVID-19, but staff training needs recognised
Asymptomatic nurses to no longer wait for PCR to confirm COVID-19 status before isolating
Move comes as eight NHS trusts declare critical incidents during surge in Omicron
After front-line service, nurses with long-COVID have another battle on their hands
Latest figures show surge in staff absences in acute trusts due to the virus
Hubs to be built in hospital grounds, but RCN says workforce already overstretched
Move comes as NHS England chief tells employers to ramp up international nurse recruitment
The government has cut the number of days to reduce strain on front-line services
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Employers told to recruit internationally as Omicron surge puts health system under pressure
Staff share plans for buffets, festive tunes on the radio – and ‘Chrimbo tights’
Fuss over face-to-face GP appointments ignores nurses’ dedication to maintain services
Record overcrowding means patients arriving by ambulance are too often kept in corridors