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‘Unacceptably high’ levels of bacteria found in Costa and Subway hospital cafes

BBC One programme discovered Salmonella and Staphylococcus on trays, tables and ice
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Patient’s Choice: The inspirational nurses nominated by the public

The award enables patients and their families to recognise nurses who have made a difference

Gosport hospital deaths: police announce fresh criminal investigation

Officers will meet with families of those who died due to over-prescription of opioids

Nurses shouldering informal carer duties need your support, charity tells NHS

One in five health service workers in England faces carer responsibilities at home

Hand hygiene is as vital for patients as it is for nurses, study finds

Researchers say numerous hospital surfaces carry multi-drug resistant bacteria

Thousands sign nurse’s petition over staff parking permits

‘Prohibitive’ charges and permit restrictions at Edinburgh hospital ‘risk staff safety’

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

Off-duty sister praised for helping nurse trapped in car following crash

Sally Barley assessed and comforted Caroline Fox until fire crews arrived

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

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

Charge nurse’s workload left emergency department ‘poorly managed’

Nurse in charge had ‘too many other tasks’ to take control of patient flow, CQC finds

Why every workplace needs a ‘Department Of Kindness’

Hospital’s blue plaques project recognises the daily acts of kindness in patient care

Devices promoting independence in people with dementia could lighten nurses’ workload

Imperial College scientists investigate technology that could transform individuals’ lives

Child who charmed royals helps open health centre

A schoolgirl who charmed Prince Harry and Meghan helps declare open a mental health centre

Dame Donna Kinnair is named RCN general secretary

College appoints its acting head following months of ‘sterling leadership’

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

Nurses need protected time for training in learning disabilities and autism, says NMC

NMC issues response to ongoing government consultation on mandatory training

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

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