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Two thirds of homes to be built on former NHS sites are unaffordable to many nurses
New analysis sparks RCN warning of a ‘recruitment and retention crisis’, especially in London
04 Jun 2019
Slight rise in number of nurses in general practice despite surgery closures claim
NHS England figures show rise in practice nurse numbers, despite a claim of surgery closures
04 Jun 2019
Mumsnet, online degrees and more CPD funding: government ideas to boost nurse numbers
Interim NHS People Plan also includes creation of a ‘compassionate workplace culture’
03 Jun 2019
Almost a third of NHS hospital trusts in England still allow smoking on grounds
Public Health England campaign demands a smoke-free health service
31 May 2019
Poor pay and lack of staff threaten the future of adult social care – report
The Health Foundation is calling for an urgent shake-up in funding
31 May 2019
2020 is declared the international year of the nurse and midwife
It’s an opportunity to put the work of nurses and midwives in the spotlight
29 May 2019
Loneliness has become a social epidemic and it’s harming health, RCN congress hears
College members want RCN to work with ministers to tackle loneliness
28 May 2019
Lobby politicians to act against child poverty, RCN members tell college
Nurse activists highlight effects of socioeconomic disadvantage on children and families
28 May 2019
Congress applauds fire chief over trauma support
RCN members applaud London’s fire chief for supporting staff affected by traumatic events
27 May 2019
Measles outbreaks in Europe prompt call to vaccinate children
Parents urged to ensure those who have missed MMR vaccine receive it before they travel
24 May 2019
Congress demands better healthcare in rural areas
RCN council told to lobby for better healthcare in rural areas amid ‘unsustainable pressure’
24 May 2019
Sexual harassment of nurses is too often ‘brushed aside as a misunderstanding’
Congress wants employers to provide more protection for staff
23 May 2019
Demands to show ‘resilience’ put greater pressure on nurses, congress told
Nurses struggling to cope in stressful workplaces are pressured by demands to show resilience
23 May 2019
Congress demands mandatory sepsis training
RCN members back call for mandatory sepsis training after hearing survivor’s account
23 May 2019
Multitude of nursing uniforms causing confusion in England
Congress discusses whether a national uniform should be introduced
22 May 2019
Substance misuse: ‘Doctors have a support service and so should nurses’
Congress hears of initiative to offer psychological help for nursing staff
22 May 2019
Bullying in the NHS: ‘Nurses must take collective responsibility to help tackle problem’
RCN congress hears nurses’ own accounts of workplace harassment
22 May 2019
Nursing careers: website aims to demystify the range of jobs open to staff
Online resource explains progression opportunities for registrants and support workers
22 May 2019