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Campaigners seeking free abortions for Northern Ireland women to fight on
A mother and daughter who want women from Northern Ireland to receive free abortions on the...
14 Jun 2017
Patient violence drops after psychiatric hospitals go smoke-free
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reports a 39% reduction in the number of...
14 Jun 2017
Leadership by nurses praised in CQC report on improving standards
Nurse-led interventions and senior nurses bridging the gap between management and ward staff...
14 Jun 2017
Brexit health alliance formed to safeguard care and research
The Brexit Health Alliance brings together the NHS, medical research, industry, patients and...
14 Jun 2017
NHS pay must match staff commitment, urge heath providers
Staff must be 'fairly rewarded for the commitments they make'.
14 Jun 2017
Healthcare innovations 'could save the NHS £18.5 billion'...
International Longevity Centre says seven healthcare innovations could save the NHS £18.5...
14 Jun 2017
Midwife in baby death scandal ‘brought profession into disrepute’
Senior midwife who admitted misconduct after failing to pass on information about...
14 Jun 2017
Hospital staff treating 74 injured in fatal tower block fire in London
London’s emergency incident response teams have again been tested after a major fire ripped...
14 Jun 2017
Boost health visitor numbers to protect child mental health, urges RCN
RCN uses infant mental health awareness week to highlight work of health visitors.
13 Jun 2017
‘Follow the example of 5 nurse MPs,’ urges life peer
A nurse peer has welcomed the presence of five professional colleagues in the House of...
13 Jun 2017
Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey completes fundraiser in Sierra Leone
The nurse who survived Ebola three times has completed a fundraising challenge in the...
13 Jun 2017
Nurse project aims to help men with cancer return to work
RCN says project announced for men’s health week will produce a manual so nursing staff can...
13 Jun 2017
NHS should build homes for nurses to help recruitment
Nurses struggling with the cost of living could have a welcome boost if a plan for 40,000...
12 Jun 2017
Health professionals warned to avoid flammable emollient creams
The London Fire Brigade has issued a warning to carers and health professionals about...
12 Jun 2017
Dementia nurse expert awarded fellowship
Professor June Andrews was presented with her City and Guilds of London Institute fellowship...
12 Jun 2017
Nurse pay overhaul needed, says re-elected Conservative MP
Maria Caulfield says 1% pay cap is not the main issue.
12 Jun 2017
96% drop in EU nurse applicants since Brexit vote
Politicians and health leaders are warned that this is a 'wake-up call'
12 Jun 2017
Newly elected nurse MP joins most diverse parliament yet
A more diverse parliament than ever before will convene for the state opening on Monday, 19...
12 Jun 2017