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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...

Patient violence drops after psychiatric hospitals go smoke-free

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reports a 39% reduction in the number of...

Leadership by nurses praised in CQC report on improving standards

Nurse-led interventions and senior nurses bridging the gap between management and ward staff...

Brexit health alliance formed to safeguard care and research

The Brexit Health Alliance brings together the NHS, medical research, industry, patients and...

NHS pay must match staff commitment, urge heath providers

Staff must be 'fairly rewarded for the commitments they make'.

Healthcare innovations 'could save the NHS £18.5 billion'...

International Longevity Centre says seven healthcare innovations could save the NHS £18.5...

Midwife in baby death scandal ‘brought profession into disrepute’

Senior midwife who admitted misconduct after failing to pass on information about...

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...

Boost health visitor numbers to protect child mental health, urges RCN

RCN uses infant mental health awareness week to highlight work of health visitors.

‘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...

Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey completes fundraiser in Sierra Leone

The nurse who survived Ebola three times has completed a fundraising challenge in the...

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...

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...

Health professionals warned to avoid flammable emollient creams

The London Fire Brigade has issued a warning to carers and health professionals about...

Dementia nurse expert awarded fellowship

Professor June Andrews was presented with her City and Guilds of London Institute fellowship...

Nurse pay overhaul needed, says re-elected Conservative MP

Maria Caulfield says 1% pay cap is not the main issue.

96% drop in EU nurse applicants since Brexit vote

Politicians and health leaders are warned that this is a 'wake-up call'

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...

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