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‘Health secretary should be accountable to parliament for short staffing in the NHS’
RCN general secretary tells MPs NHS Long Term Plan can’t be achieved with current numbers
01 May 2019
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Patient’s Choice: The inspirational nurses nominated by the public
The award enables patients and their families to recognise nurses who have made a difference
01 May 2019
Nurses shouldering informal carer duties need your support, charity tells NHS
One in five health service workers in England faces carer responsibilities at home
30 Apr 2019
Thousands sign nurse’s petition over staff parking permits
‘Prohibitive’ charges and permit restrictions at Edinburgh hospital ‘risk staff safety’
26 Apr 2019
RCN calls on health secretary to dismantle notion of nursing as ‘low-paid, women’s work’
Matt Hancock used RCP speech to promise action on gender pay gap in the NHS
26 Apr 2019
Off-duty sister praised for helping nurse trapped in car following crash
Sally Barley assessed and comforted Caroline Fox until fire crews arrived
25 Apr 2019
RCN campaign raises awareness of when and when not to use gloves
College says inappropriate use can risk damage to hands as well as infection
25 Apr 2019
NMC: ‘numerous concerns’ over its handling of personal independent payment complaints
Annual review also reveals that it met 22 out of 24 standards of good regulation
24 Apr 2019
Why every workplace needs a ‘Department Of Kindness’
Hospital’s blue plaques project recognises the daily acts of kindness in patient care
23 Apr 2019
Devices promoting independence in people with dementia could lighten nurses’ workload
Imperial College scientists investigate technology that could transform individuals’ lives
20 Apr 2019
Child who charmed royals helps open health centre
A schoolgirl who charmed Prince Harry and Meghan helps declare open a mental health centre
18 Apr 2019
Dame Donna Kinnair is named RCN general secretary
College appoints its acting head following months of ‘sterling leadership’
18 Apr 2019
RCN ambassador Emilia Clarke named one of 100 most influential people in the world
Time magazine included the Game of Thrones star and nurse champion in its yearly list
18 Apr 2019
Nurses need protected time for training in learning disabilities and autism, says NMC
NMC issues response to ongoing government consultation on mandatory training
18 Apr 2019
Workforce is priority, says England’s chief nurse after 100 days in post
Ruth May was speaking at launch of new children’s mental health centre
18 Apr 2019
Feedback from up to 49,000 patients with cancer remains unpublished, study suggests
Researchers say information on quality of life during and after treatment must be shared
17 Apr 2019
NHS England urged to tackle ageism in cancer care
Older women with breast cancer are less likely to receive treatment, claims new report
17 Apr 2019
New and expectant mothers to access perinatal mental healthcare closer to home
NHS England announce roll-out of specialist services across the country
16 Apr 2019