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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...

Employers in Scotland struggle to reduce NHS nurse vacancies

Sharp rise in long-term vacancies as overall level of unfilled nursing posts remains static

NHS pay deal: RCN ballot closes soon

Concern in RCN about ballot's low response rate

Deadline nears on vote for NHS pay offer

RCN members in England are voting on the pay offer

People with complex needs are stuck in inpatient care because of chaotic systems

Service users are being let down by lack of strategic support

Efficiency review calls on NHS to equip all community nurses with digital technology

Antiquated IT systems are stifling nurses’ productivity, says review

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...

New Zealand nurses vote to strike over pay

Union claims NZ government's latest offer is 'entirely misleading'

District nurse struck off NMC register for 'deplorable, abhorrent' conduct...

Marc Williamson was accused of trying to extract money from a vulnerable patient

NHS overspend on staffing nudges £1.5 billion

Increased demand, sickness absence and high vacancy rates put pressure on staffing budgets

District nurse helps community workforce to keep pace with sepsis assessments

Eve Lightfoot wants to ensure community nurses can spot sepsis and deterioration

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

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

Hospital parking charges: Norfolk trust staff to protest against ‘swingeing hikes’

Health union warns it could ballot members on industrial action

‘Big Ideas’ awards offer bursaries for innovation in care

Awards of up to £3,000 open to healthcare professionals working on projects that benefit...

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 

Scotland publishes new safe staffing bill

No minimum staffing ratio, but care providers must use workload and workforce planning tools

Flu jab: nurses lag behind doctors in uptake of seasonal vaccine

Healthcare workers at elevated risk of contracting flu

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