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Campaign for RCN to rejoin ICN wins backing of leading nurses
A campaign to persuade the RCN to rejoin a global federation of nurses has won the backing...
18 Oct 2017
Consultation launch on nursing associate role a ‘vital step’ for NMC
Consultation launch on nursing associate role to bridge gap between HCAs and registered...
17 Oct 2017
Mental Health Act review
Prime minister said review will focus on ‘injustice and discrimination’ in system
17 Oct 2017
Award for the children's nurse who embodies compassionate care...
WellChild patron Prince Harry pays tribute to nurses who care for children with life-...
17 Oct 2017
Labour warning over health visitor numbers
Numbers in England drop to lowest level since 2013
17 Oct 2017
NHS and DH deny there are plans to ban some patients from A&E
The Department of Health strongly denies a claim that patients could be turned away from EDs...
16 Oct 2017
Super-sized snack ban in hospitals
NHS England wants healthier options for staff, patients and visitors
16 Oct 2017
WHO reinstates chief nurse post after seven-year absence
Cook Islands secretary of state for health Elizabeth Iro has been named the World Health...
13 Oct 2017
People with learning disabilities are missing out on health checks
Half of people with learning disabilities who have a GP in England do not attend an annual...
13 Oct 2017
Cavell Nurses' Trust lays wreath to honour nurse hero...
A commemoration of the life of nursing hero Edith Cavell has taken place in London.
12 Oct 2017
Letters urge nurses to get and promote flu jab
Nurses have received written reminders of the importance of encouraging all their patients...
12 Oct 2017
Major flu outbreak could see routine operations suspended
Routine operations could 'cease for several months' if NHS hospitals have to deal with a...
12 Oct 2017
Jeremy Hunt to announce £20k 'golden hello' for GPs starting in rural areas...
GPs in training will receive a 'golden hello' of £20,000 if they start their careers in the...
12 Oct 2017
NHS will need more cash for salary rises after pay cap scrapped, ministers warn
Ministers have been warned they will need to find additional funding for the NHS if staff...
11 Oct 2017
Nurses to lobby MPs for tougher sanctions on those who assault NHS staff
Nurses who have been assaulted while at work will lobby MPs next week to push for tougher...
11 Oct 2017
NMC reveals nursing associate draft proficiency standards
Six ‘platforms’ trainees are expected to reach on registration include accountability,...
10 Oct 2017