Worried people should never be criticised for turning up to emergency departments, says...
Government is using the term ‘inappropriate attendances’ to mask under-funding
14 Nov 2017
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Fitness trackers to be trialled by NHS in drive to prevent diabetes
Digital technology 'a logical step' in type 2 diabetes prevention.
14 Nov 2017
Brexit: Exodus of EU doctors from the NHS, according to BMA survey
BMA survey of 1,720 doctors from European Economic Area countries found main reasons for...
14 Nov 2017
Teaching hospitals introduce interactive whiteboards
New touchscreen technology can be used to track medically fit patients who have not been...
13 Nov 2017
Brexit: RCN urges 4-year period of transition for EU nurses following government...
Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report shows sharp fall in number of nurses from the...
13 Nov 2017
Children’s charity WellChild warns of effect of budget cuts, workforce shortage
Children’s charity WellChild says demand for access to its network of nurses helping...
13 Nov 2017
Nurses create innovative emergency unit for children
Nursing Children and Young People Conference hears about service that relieves pressure on...
10 Nov 2017
New RCN guidance aims to enhance early pregnancy care
Information will help clinical nurse specialists to support women concerned about a...
10 Nov 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Number of nurses leaving their posts on the increase due to stress, burnout...
The number of nurses and health visitors leaving trusts in England because of work-life...
10 Nov 2017
RCN honours nurses' bravery and sacrifice in conflict ...
RCN president Cecilia Anim placed a cross at Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance.
10 Nov 2017
Louise Brown appeals against harassment of couples using fertility treatment
The world's first test tube baby, Louise Brown, says she hopes families who undergo the...
10 Nov 2017
Wales chief nursing officer Jean White receives honour from the Queen
Chief nursing officer for Wales Jean White, who was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday...
09 Nov 2017
Concerning figures revealed in maternity units across UK
Maternity units have been urged to investigate after figures revealed differences in care...
09 Nov 2017
Doctor’s film depicts failure of specialist care for children switching to adult...
A doctor’s film about mothers whose children were born with complex special needs,...
09 Nov 2017
RCN slams NHS Improvement's safe staffing resource for not being a 'binding...
NHS Improvement's draft resource on safe staffing in emergency care fails to recommend...
08 Nov 2017
Survival rates for stage four cancer patients ‘beating expectations’, says Macmillan...
Survival rates data gleaned from 2015 on patients diagnosed with cancer between 2012 and...
08 Nov 2017
Health charities call for £4b cash for NHS in autumn Budget
Three health charities are calling for a £4 billion injection of cash into the NHS in this...
08 Nov 2017
Great Ormond Street Hospital chief nurse who oversaw Charlie Gard case retires
Great Ormond Street Hospital chief nurse Juliette Greenwood waves goodbye to the 'continual...
08 Nov 2017