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Fair pay petition goes to PM as voting on possible strike action begins
NHS is reaching a ‘critical’ stage, with nurses leaving the profession, warns RCN
04 Nov 2021
Compulsory COVID jabs for NHS staff pushed back to April 2022
Sajid Javid will introduce mandatory vaccination later after health leaders recommend delay
03 Nov 2021
Many senior nurse roles found to be open to non-nurses
Professor Alison Leary says many adverts do not request nursing qualifications
03 Nov 2021
Physios drafted in to triage in Scotland’s struggling EDs
Scottish Government says move is part of £10 million boost to ease growing pressures
02 Nov 2021
Race discrimination and nursing: rise in referrals to NMC
75 nurses and midwives were referred for racism in 2020 compared to four in 2015
02 Nov 2021
Delay mandatory COVID vaccinations until spring, urges NHS leader
NHS Providers chief warns of a winter staffing crisis if compulsory vaccine plans go ahead
01 Nov 2021
‘Predatory’ nurse jailed for sexually assaulting nine women
Adam Soothill was jailed for 30 months for 24 offences after trial at Preston Crown Court
01 Nov 2021
Nurses must prioritise their mental health after pandemic burnout
British Association of Critical Care Nurses chair warns ICU workers are experiencing PTSD
29 Oct 2021
What does end of public sector pay freeze mean for nurses?
Nursing Standard takes a look at what details have been disclosed by the chancellor so far
28 Oct 2021
Compulsory COVID jab could be devastating for staffing, says BMA
Losing even small numbers of workers would be critical to a health system under pressure
27 Oct 2021
Chancellor promises nurses a further pay rise in 2022
Any pay increase must be meaningful, unions warn
26 Oct 2021
Three quadruplet sisters follow their mother into nursing
Aneetta, Anjel and Aleena Shibu Mathew have all graduated from the University of Suffolk
26 Oct 2021
£2.1bn boost to NHS digital technology ‘cannot be a substitute’ for full staffing levels
Investment in improved IT in England receives lukewarm reception from nurse leaders
25 Oct 2021
Compulsory COVID jabs for NHS staff: it’s a patient safety issue, insists minister
Sajid Javid signals wish to bring NHS staff in line with counterparts in care homes
25 Oct 2021
Care home staffing crisis: CQC calls for urgent investment in pay and career pathways
Staff look to NHS and retail for better prospects as regulator warns of unmet care needs
22 Oct 2021
Front-line nurses to join NHS recruitment campaign
Nurses will share their experiences to support the We are the NHS campaign
21 Oct 2021
Homeland star calls for more diversity in mental health leadership
David Harewood, who experienced psychosis in his 20s, says leaders must represent populations
21 Oct 2021
Call for night shift nurses to be part of type 2 diabetes study
Researchers aim to develop intervention to improve health of workers living with the disease
20 Oct 2021