Record number of nursing and midwifery vacancies in Scotland, RCN warns
New workforce data reveal the ‘highest ever’ number of nursing and midwifery vacancies,...
05 Sep 2017
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Pay cap to be lifted in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon confirms
The Scottish First Minister has committed to lifting the 1% public sector pay cap in...
05 Sep 2017
New chief executive begins role at Royal College of Midwives
New chief executive Gill Walton has started work at the Royal College of Midwives.
05 Sep 2017
RCN calls on nurses to become ‘delirium champions’ in bid to improve care
The RCN has launched a project to help NHS staff spot the signs of delirium among patients.
05 Sep 2017
Former MP Ann Widdecombe dresses up as Florence Nightingale for cancer charity
She joins other celebrities who have dressed up as their rebel heroes.
04 Sep 2017
UN report criticises UK welfare policies’ impact on patients with disabilities
RCN vows to continue promoting ‘vital work’ of learning disability nurses.
04 Sep 2017
NHS Providers: Health service needs emergency cash to avoid winter crisis
The NHS is facing its worst winter in recent history if it does not receive an immediate...
04 Sep 2017
Stop paying nurses a pittance, says nurse classmate of Theresa May
A nurse who was at school with prime minster Theresa May has warned the government must stop...
01 Sep 2017
Two weeks to respond to NMC's future nurse plans...
Time is ticking for nurses and nursing students to have their say on plans for an overhaul...
01 Sep 2017
NHS launches £100 million drive to recruit overseas GPs
The NHS will pay agencies up to £100 million to recruit GPs from overseas in a bid to...
31 Aug 2017
Social care system not fit for purpose, MPs poll finds
Nine in ten members of Parliament do not believe the social care system is fit for purpose,...
31 Aug 2017
Respiratory nurses not spending enough time with patients – and half planning to retire...
One in four NHS respiratory nursing teams say they are unable to spend enough time with...
31 Aug 2017
New guidance to help acid attack victims
New first aid guidance to ensure people get the right help fast
31 Aug 2017
Nurses on hand with mental health support at Notting Hill Carnival
Nurses and other health professionals delivered mental health information and advice to...
30 Aug 2017
Support for allied health professionals after a career break
Allied health professionals to get support back to practice following career breaks.
30 Aug 2017
ICN chief executive steps down
The International Council of Nurses chief executive Frances Hughes has left the organisation...
30 Aug 2017
Practice nurses key to reversing cervical screening downturn
New guidance from Public Health England says practice nurses and GPs can help improve...
30 Aug 2017