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Reaching children with mental health issues can be difficult, but school nurses have a fundamental role, says NHS England’s national mental health director.

19 Jun 2017
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A leading UK nurse has received the Great Cross of Spanish Nursing for his efforts to promote the profession.

19 Jun 2017
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Helene Donnelly

Staff should put their case forward to be reviewed.

19 Jun 2017
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Urgent action is needed to tackle 'severe' staff shortages in residential care homes says union, after study finds care needs of elderly and vulnerable people are

19 Jun 2017
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Academics at London South Bank University have published a critical report about sustainability and transformation plans.

16 Jun 2017
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The general secretary of the RCN is among the signatories on a letter urging the prime minister to remove the cap on pay

16 Jun 2017
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Queen's Nursing Institute chief executive Crystal Oldman among nurses recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. 

16 Jun 2017
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Smoking rates across the UK continue to fall, with a sharp decline since 2010 among younger people, figures show.

16 Jun 2017
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Jeremy Hunt tells health leaders he will discuss pay with general secretary
15 Jun 2017
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Two new ministers have been appointed to the Department of Health following the general election.

15 Jun 2017
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NHS Employers sets out elements of a sustainable workforce supply strategy for the health service.

15 Jun 2017
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Two nurses have told of their struggle to care for patients following a huge tower block fire in London.

15 Jun 2017

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a consultation on prescribing and standards for medicines management.

15 Jun 2017

The Queen's Nursing Institute has announced the creation of a new student award. 

14 Jun 2017

A mother and daughter who want women from Northern Ireland to receive free abortions on the NHS in England have vowed to fight on after a narrow defeat at the UK's highest court.

14 Jun 2017

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reports a 39% reduction in the number of physical assaults after prohibiting smoking in the buildings and grounds of its hospitals.

14 Jun 2017

Nurse-led interventions and senior nurses bridging the gap between management and ward staff are among the initiatives credited for turning round poor-performing hospitals.

14 Jun 2017

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

14 Jun 2017

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