'Overdue' legislation to reduce number of assaults on staff will cover all...
A draft law which was seeking to make it a specific offence to assault emergency staff in...
17 Nov 2017
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NHS told to tighten up on use of ‘advanced’ in job titles
NHS organisations are being told to ensure that staff using job titles containing the word ‘...
16 Nov 2017
Respiratory nurse named RCN in Wales Nurse of the Year
Cwm Taf University Health Board nurse recognised for early recognition and staff training...
16 Nov 2017
Nurses and healthcare staff invited to apply to become NICE fellows or scholars
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is offering the chance for health and...
16 Nov 2017
Royal honour: Crystal Oldman receives CBE from the Queen, patron of the QNI
Queen’s Nursing Institute chief executive Crystal Oldman made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday...
16 Nov 2017
RCN welcomes decision on minimum alcohol price in Scotland
The RCN has welcomed news that Scotland will be allowed to introduce minimum unit pricing...
16 Nov 2017
Nurse uses role as mayor to raise diabetes awareness
A senior nurse is using her dual role as mayor of a London borough to raise awareness of...
15 Nov 2017
Commons health committee: Nursing workforce undervalued and not sufficiently recognised...
Nursing and Midwifery Council chief executive Jackie Smith says nurses leaving the...
15 Nov 2017
'This is not what I came into nursing for'
RCN poll reveals one in four nurses are thinking of leaving jobs due to money worries
15 Nov 2017
Fitness trackers to be trialled by NHS in drive to prevent diabetes
Digital technology 'a logical step' in type 2 diabetes prevention.
14 Nov 2017
Brexit: Exodus of EU doctors from the NHS, according to BMA survey
BMA survey of 1,720 doctors from European Economic Area countries found main reasons for...
14 Nov 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Number of nurses leaving their posts on the increase due to stress, burnout...
The number of nurses and health visitors leaving trusts in England because of work-life...
10 Nov 2017
RCN slams NHS Improvement's safe staffing resource for not being a 'binding...
NHS Improvement's draft resource on safe staffing in emergency care fails to recommend...
08 Nov 2017
Applications invited for new research awards
Two awards of £750 are available for qualified nurses, undergraduate and postgraduate...
07 Nov 2017
Norfolk trust leads the way in creating emergency department for older people
The NHS's first emergency department for older people is being set up to meet the needs of...
06 Nov 2017
Virtual GP service raises concerns about ‘cherry picking’ of patients
Smartphone app promises users a video consultation within two hours, but many conditions are...
06 Nov 2017
Nurse volunteers needed to help match refugees with hosts
Charity appeals for community nurses, midwives and health visitors to help assess potential...
06 Nov 2017
Public Health England deputy chief nurse honoured for work in nursing
Joanne Bosanquet has received an honorary doctorate in recognition of her 'distinction in...
03 Nov 2017