Comedians, MPs and public show their support for nurses’ strike
Rob Delaney, Diane Abbott and Dane Baptiste among those expressing solidarity
25 Nov 2022
News
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NHS pay: ‘Best and final’ offer falls short of nurses’ demand, so what can union do now?
RCN leaders plan their next move after Scottish Government unveils improved offer
25 Nov 2022
First dates announced for nurses’ strike action in December
Strikes on Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
25 Nov 2022
Lucy Letby trial: nurses tell court they did not administer insulin to premature baby
Child F’s heart rate surged and his blood glucose dropped dangerously after IV feed
24 Nov 2022
FtP: regulator optimistic it will cut backlog that can mean years of limbo for nurses
Not for the first time, NMC is hopeful it can ‘crack’ delays in cases being resolved
23 Nov 2022
Strike action: union challenges legal loophole to protect staff
Unison looks to overturn Court of Appeal decision that enables employers to discipline staff
22 Nov 2022
Nurses fear poverty in retirement with pensions too small to live on
Many worry pension won’t be enough, while others opt out to get cash for current living costs
22 Nov 2022
RCN president election: college members have been urged to use their vote
Four nurse candidates standing for key ambassadorial role for nursing in UK and globally
21 Nov 2022
Health secretary labelled ‘deluded’ for his lack of urgency over nurse pay talks
Unions respond to Steve Barclay’s BBC interview in light of looming nurse strikes
21 Nov 2022
Nurses’ strike plans suspended after pay talks get off to a ‘positive’ start in Scotland
Union says constructive opening to negotiations means strike dates can be put on hold
21 Nov 2022
Lucy Letby: wire may have caused significant bleed before Child E’s death, trial hears
Consultant ruled out possibility of innocent explanation for ‘extraordinary’ haemorrhage
18 Nov 2022
First time mentoring a student? Nurses share advice on Twitter
Acute care nurse asks followers for top tips and is inundated with recommendations
18 Nov 2022
Autumn budget: failure to address nurses’ pay crisis prompts five-day warning from RCN
RCN will announce strike dates and locations if government does not enter pay talks
17 Nov 2022
Unions slam call for NHS body to consider UK debt in 2023 pay award
Health and social care secretary is ‘in denial’ of unrest over current pay offer, says RCN
17 Nov 2022
Nurses’ work stress can trigger ‘catastrophic loss of self-esteem’
Mental health nurse lead urges kindness, self-care and speaking out when disagreements arise
17 Nov 2022
Inflation-busting pay rise for nurses would come at a cost to the wider NHS – minister
Steve Barclay said it’s service improvements that top the health and social care agenda
16 Nov 2022
Nurses face real-terms pay cut of at least £1,500 next year, says TUC
Government urged to drop plans for mere 2% rise to avoid more ‘pay misery’ for nurses
16 Nov 2022
Lucy Letby: death of newborn ‘could have happened to any baby’
Manchester Crown Court hears of neonatal nurse’s WhatsApp conversation with a colleague
15 Nov 2022