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Patients still at risk from chronic nurse understaffing, says Unison
Chronic understaffing of nurses is continuing to put patients at risk, a survey has revealed.
24 Apr 2017
Jo Brand joins celebrities backing dementia awareness campaign
Comedian and ex-mental health nurse Jo Brand shows her support.
24 Apr 2017
Exclusive: Hospital food investigation
A slug in a sandwich and a Muslim patient being offered pork were among the complaints.
24 Apr 2017
Patient waits more than three-and-a-half years to leave hospital
A patient with complex health needs has been waiting more than three-and-a-half years to...
24 Apr 2017
Health visitors tell parliamentary candidates to ring-fence public health
Health visitors and school nurses are holding a meeting in the Houses of Parliament on...
24 Apr 2017
Call for UK-wide alliance of mental health nurses
Professor Tony Butterworth to speak at Mental Health Practice conference on review of nursing
21 Apr 2017
First nurse chair for British Menopause Society
A nurse has been appointed chair of the British Menopause Society for the first time in its...
21 Apr 2017
Health visitors can help identify domestic slaves
Health visitors are in a good position to spot the signs of those living as domestic slaves...
21 Apr 2017
Hospital shops agree to limit sugary drinks
Sugary drinks will be banned from hospital shops next year, unless action is taken to cut...
21 Apr 2017
Survey finds poor breast cancer care due to specialist nurse shortage
People with incurable breast cancer are receiving poor care due to a lack of specialist...
21 Apr 2017
Defence nursing exhibition opens at RCN Library
New history display highlights role of nurses from the first world war through to modern...
20 Apr 2017
Campaign helps nurses avoid lapsing from NMC register
A campaign has been launched to help nurses and midwives avoid being taken off the Nursing...
20 Apr 2017
New directors of nursing announced by NHS England
Two directors will help tackle challenges facing the profession.
20 Apr 2017
Group B strep screening 'can cut risk to newborns'...
Routine screening of pregnant women for the bacterial infection can dramatically cut...
20 Apr 2017
LGBQ cancer patients shed light on difference in care
Videos of gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer people with cancer have been put together as part...
20 Apr 2017
Thousands expected at RCN Bulletin Jobs Fair
More than 2,200 people have registered to attend London event
19 Apr 2017
Nurse creates striking mural using tools of the trade
A nurse has used the everyday tools of her trade to create a colourful artwork.
19 Apr 2017
More BME nurses moving into senior positions but many staff 'still suffering in...
Black and minority ethinic (BME) nurses and midwives are continuing to 'suffer in silence'...
19 Apr 2017