Classify healthcare as a safety-critical industry, says RCN
‘Patient safety investigations should look at pressures on staff before blaming individuals’
14 Jun 2018
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NMC to update reflective practice guidance in wake of Bawa-Garba ruling
Healthcare regulators need to review their advice about reflection, Williams report states
12 Jun 2018
Integration of health and social care at risk, say MPs
‘Government has failed to explain its vision for health and social care to professionals and...
12 Jun 2018
Nurses take lead against bullying and harassment in NHS
Nurses are taking the lead in identifying bullying and harassment in the NHS
12 Jun 2018
Nurses and midwives named in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Profession’s achievements recognised by the Queen
11 Jun 2018
I hope we can give Scotland's NHS staff a better pay deal than England's –...
Unions urge Scottish Government to reach agreement on pay, as first minister announces...
11 Jun 2018
Community workforce key to success of health and social care plan for Wales – RCN
Welsh government moves to achieve seamless treatment, care and support close to home
11 Jun 2018
RCN members vote to accept pay deal by big majority
RCN members and other unions accept NHS pay offer
08 Jun 2018
RCN survey to pinpoint children’s public health issues across UK
A UK-wide RCN survey is asking school nurses and health visitors about children’s health...
08 Jun 2018
Cost of nurse apprenticeships is too high for employers, MPs told
Commons education committee hears why nurse apprenticeship scheme is struggling to recruit
07 Jun 2018
NHS pay offer: GMB members say ‘it's a no from us’
GMB members reject NHS pay offer for England the day before other unions announce ballot...
07 Jun 2018
Employers in Scotland struggle to reduce NHS nurse vacancies
Sharp rise in long-term vacancies as overall level of unfilled nursing posts remains static
05 Jun 2018
Deadline nears on vote for NHS pay offer
RCN members in England are voting on the pay offer
01 Jun 2018
People with complex needs are stuck in inpatient care because of chaotic systems
Service users are being let down by lack of strategic support
01 Jun 2018
Efficiency review calls on NHS to equip all community nurses with digital technology
Antiquated IT systems are stifling nurses’ productivity, says review
01 Jun 2018
Hospital workers call off parking-charges protest at the 11th hour
Hospital staff in King's Lynn will now vote on board's revised offer for car park...
31 May 2018
New Zealand nurses vote to strike over pay
Union claims NZ government's latest offer is 'entirely misleading'
31 May 2018