News
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Andy Burnham wins Greater Manchester mayoral nomination
Former health secretary Andy Burnham is one step nearer to being able to fulfil his pledge...
09 Aug 2016
Nurses help design 'home from home' for dementia patients and their families...
A lead dementia nurse has described the benefit of her hospital’s family support rooms which...
09 Aug 2016
One in four people with Parkinson's struggles to contact specialist nurse between...
While the majority of people with Parkinson’s have a specialist nurse, many struggle to...
09 Aug 2016
Unions vow to combat rise in racist abuse against NHS staff
The Trades Union Congress has published guidance to combat racism in the workplace following...
09 Aug 2016
Newcastle nurse in volunteer role at Rio Olympics
A theatre recovery nurse from Newcastle has swapped the River Tyne for Marina da Gloria...
09 Aug 2016
Tributes paid to Birmingham City University nursing student
Colleagues have paid tribute to 'well-liked and committed' student Sally Cooper following...
08 Aug 2016
Emergency services' nurses in pilot study to improve carbon monoxide poisoning...
Emergency department nurses are taking part in a study into how staff can better detect and...
08 Aug 2016
Public sector pay restraint must continue, says Jeremy Hunt
Unions have condemned comments by health secretary Jeremy Hunt that pay restraint for nurses...
06 Aug 2016
Nursing memories of NHS sought for new online museum
Nurses past and present are being encouraged to share their stories and memorabilia for an...
05 Aug 2016
Dancing nurses prove a hit on hospital ward
Nurses jig and twirl in video showing the lighter side of hospital life.
05 Aug 2016
Improve care for prisoners with dementia, RCN urges
The RCN has called for improved care for prisoners with dementia after a watchdog revealed...
04 Aug 2016
Video of nurse using Taylor Swift song to teach handwashing goes viral
Clip demonstrating hand hygiene technique has been viewed more than 600,000 times across the...
04 Aug 2016
Community nursing cuts hampering diabetes care as prescription bill hits £1 billion a...
Nursing leaders warned cuts to community nursing are damaging diabetes care as the drug bill...
04 Aug 2016
Double graduation joy for lung cancer forum nurses
Two leading lung cancer nurses have spoken of their pride at seeing their children join the...
04 Aug 2016
Pupils get hands-on experience at nursing summer school
Budding nurses have been learning new skills and finding out more about the profession.
04 Aug 2016
Safe nurse staffing laws for Wales from April 2018
Hospitals in Wales will have to implement safe nurse staffing levels under the law from...
03 Aug 2016
Nurses urged to lobby NHS England over drug that can prevent HIV transmission
Nurses should lobby NHS England to fund a drug that can prevent HIV transmission, according...
03 Aug 2016
Nurse of the Year Amanda Burston to be recognised at Women of the Year event
RCN nurse of the year Amanda Burston recognised for her work supporting victims of domestic...
03 Aug 2016