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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
District nurse struck off NMC register for 'deplorable, abhorrent' conduct...
Marc Williamson was accused of trying to extract money from a vulnerable patient
31 May 2018
NHS overspend on staffing nudges £1.5 billion
Increased demand, sickness absence and high vacancy rates put pressure on staffing budgets
30 May 2018
District nurse helps community workforce to keep pace with sepsis assessments
Eve Lightfoot wants to ensure community nurses can spot sepsis and deterioration
29 May 2018
EXCLUSIVE: ‘You can't comply with safe staffing law on some wards by robbing...
Nurse managers are struggling to fill staffing gaps and protect skill mix
29 May 2018
Suicide awareness: RCN mental health lead calls for clear guidance for nurses
Nurses ‘often feel ill-equipped to step in’ when someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts
29 May 2018
Hospital parking charges: Norfolk trust staff to protest against ‘swingeing hikes’
Health union warns it could ballot members on industrial action
25 May 2018
‘Big Ideas’ awards offer bursaries for innovation in care
Awards of up to £3,000 open to healthcare professionals working on projects that benefit...
25 May 2018
Pay more tax or expect less from the NHS
Public will accept tax rises for NHS if their money is not wasted, says Jeremy Hunt
25 May 2018
Scotland publishes new safe staffing bill
No minimum staffing ratio, but care providers must use workload and workforce planning tools
25 May 2018
Flu jab: nurses lag behind doctors in uptake of seasonal vaccine
Healthcare workers at elevated risk of contracting flu
25 May 2018