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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...

Consultation launch on nursing associate role a ‘vital step’ for NMC

Consultation launch on nursing associate role to bridge gap between HCAs and registered...

Mental Health Act review

Prime minister said review will focus on ‘injustice and discrimination’ in system

Award for the children's nurse who embodies compassionate care...

WellChild patron Prince Harry pays tribute to nurses who care for children with life-...

Labour warning over health visitor numbers

Numbers in England drop to lowest level since 2013

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...

Super-sized snack ban in hospitals

NHS England wants healthier options for staff, patients and visitors

WHO reinstates chief nurse post after seven-year absence

Cook Islands secretary of state for health Elizabeth Iro has been named the World Health...

'We cannot afford to lose EU nurses too'

Unions urge government to secure EU staff rights

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...

Cavell Nurses' Trust lays wreath to honour nurse hero...

A commemoration of the life of nursing hero Edith Cavell has taken place in London.

Letters urge nurses to get and promote flu jab

Nurses have received written reminders of the importance of encouraging all their patients...

Major flu outbreak could see routine operations suspended

Routine operations could 'cease for several months' if NHS hospitals have to deal with a...

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...

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...

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...

Jeremy Hunt: pay cap has been scrapped

Health secretary made the announcement to MPs

NMC reveals nursing associate draft proficiency standards

Six ‘platforms’ trainees are expected to reach on registration include accountability,...

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