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Donna Kinnair

RCN general secretary tells MPs NHS Long Term Plan can’t be achieved with current numbers

01 May 2019
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Costa Coffee branch in hospital

BBC One programme discovered Salmonella and Staphylococcus on trays, tables and ice

01 May 2019
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The award enables patients and their families to recognise nurses who have made a difference

01 May 2019
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Gosport War Memorial Hospital

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

30 Apr 2019
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middle-aged woman helps older women with breakfast

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

30 Apr 2019
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Researchers say numerous hospital surfaces carry multi-drug resistant bacteria 

29 Apr 2019
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

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

26 Apr 2019
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illustration of pay difference between men and women

Matt Hancock used RCP speech to promise action on gender pay gap in the NHS

26 Apr 2019
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Sally Barley assessed and comforted Caroline Fox until fire crews arrived

25 Apr 2019
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Gloves

College says inappropriate use can risk damage to hands as well as infection 

25 Apr 2019
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NMC

Annual review also reveals that it met 22 out of 24 standards of good regulation  

24 Apr 2019
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Queen Alexandra Hospital

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

23 Apr 2019

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

23 Apr 2019

Imperial College scientists investigate technology that could transform individuals’ lives 

20 Apr 2019
A schoolgirl who charmed Prince Harry and Meghan helps declare open a mental health centre
18 Apr 2019

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

18 Apr 2019

Time magazine included the Game of Thrones star and nurse champion in its yearly list

18 Apr 2019

NMC issues response to ongoing government consultation on mandatory training

18 Apr 2019

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