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Stay informed about the latest COVID-19 news and what these developments mean for frontline nursing staff

COVID-19: is enough being done to support nurses’ mental health?

As the second wave of the pandemic intensifies, many healthcare staff are already exhausted

03 Nov 2020

RCN deputy president resigns

Yvonne Coghill steps down two months before the end of her two-year tenure

02 Nov 2020

NHS nursing staff receive Pride of Britain award for work during COVID-19 pandemic

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge praise ‘dedicated NHS staff’ while presenting special award

02 Nov 2020

COVID-19 visiting: families ignoring social distancing rules ‘adds to pressures’

Intensive care nurse says staff are facing the extra pressure of trying to enforce the rules

02 Nov 2020

End of life care in a pandemic: the emotional cost to nurses

I have seen first-hand how nurses rise to the challenge – but they must be offered support

30 Oct 2020

COVID-19: patient-facing healthcare workers face greater risk of hospital admission

The people they live with are also more vulnerable to the disease, Scottish study shows

29 Oct 2020

If only nurses were in charge of COVID-19 test and trace

Coronavirus testing system needs leaders who understand the needs of ordinary people

28 Oct 2020

COVID-19: no immunisation for NHS staff until vaccine proven safe and effective

Government will not proceed until trials are verified, despite reports of programme this year

27 Oct 2020

Daughter of nurse who died with COVID-19 pays tribute to her dedication

Emma Vianzon was an ‘inspiration who was always caring for others’

27 Oct 2020

Prioritising nurse safety not only protects staff, but patients too

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that safe staffing and proper PPE mean better care

27 Oct 2020

COVID-19: redeployment of lung cancer nurses adversely affected care pathway

Report reveals that due to their respiratory ward experience many nurses were redeployed

22 Oct 2020

COVID-19: end of life care and the lessons of the first wave

Marie Curie-Nursing Standard survey highlights the emotional toll of the pandemic on nurses

21 Oct 2020

Coping with COVID-19 deaths: what we need in the next phase

How we can plan now to reduce strain on nursing staff, and on grieving families

21 Oct 2020

COVID-19: rapid mental health support for nurses as NHS pledges £15m in extra funds

ICU nurses among staff to benefit in move to combat psychological harm caused by pandemic

20 Oct 2020

New matrons: stepping up during the pandemic

Two new matrons at the same trust talk about the pressures and pleasures of the role

20 Oct 2020

Health visitors must stay on the front line for families in need

The pandemic has highlighted how a quality assurance process and workforce plan is vital

20 Oct 2020

Back to school: how school nurses have coped with new-term challenges

Schoolchildren’s return has reduced health concerns, but school nurses have less access

19 Oct 2020

White Rose Appeal aims to raise £100k for nurses and midwives

Appeal goods are available via Florence Nightingale Foundation and proceeds support staff

19 Oct 2020

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