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The nurses recognised in the 2024 new year honours list
Leaders in dementia, cancer, community and mental healthcare among those recognised
29 Dec 2023
Alison Stacey
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NHS pay: delay to next deal looks likely as minister emphasises need for ‘affordability’
Health unions accuse government of trying to interfere in pay review body’s independence
21 Dec 2023
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50,000 extra nurses pledge met mostly via overseas recruitment
Only 3,500 of the 50,000 nurses were sourced from domestic retention or recruitment
21 Dec 2023
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Doctor who sexually harassed two nurses avoids suspension
‘Proportionate’ sanctions to be imposed on Nour Rezk after a GMC appeal
20 Dec 2023
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Avoidable deaths prompt calls for improved learning disability nursing provision in NHS
Report also cites lack of understanding of patients’ requirements in acute hospitals
04 Dec 2023
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Britain’s oldest nurse retires at 81 after 65-year career
School nurse Norma Newcombe says she feels ‘humbled and proud’ to have worked in the NHS
01 Dec 2023
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Settling in as an international nurse: ‘what I left behind to work in the UK’
Leaving her family behind was heartbreaking for nurse Susie Lagrata, but she has no regrets
01 Dec 2023
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Chronic shortage of sickle cell nurses putting patients at risk
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu calls for action to increase nurse numbers in specialty
01 Dec 2023
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New anti-strike code of practice approved by MPs, despite human rights concerns
Government anti-strike measures called ‘a brazen attack on the right to strike’
30 Nov 2023
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NHS pay deal: reopen talks with nurses, union leader urges government
Consultants’ better deal exposes injustice our female-dominated profession faces – RCN
29 Nov 2023
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Nurses may see shorter working week if AfC recommendations approved
Scottish Government also considering pay changes and protected learning time
28 Nov 2023
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Warning of mental health nurses substituted on inpatient wards
But NHS denies any inappropriate staffing in mental health and learning disability services
27 Nov 2023
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Nurse helpline sees calls about suicide double in one year
Nursing leaders warn of mental health crisis and call for funds for dedicated support
24 Nov 2023
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Letby inquiry will investigate issues from ‘ward to boardroom’
Inquiry lead Lady Justice Thirlwall asks NHS managers to consider CCTV in neonatal wards
22 Nov 2023
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The Letby effect: FtP referrals surge following nurse’s multiple murder convictions
Nurses with FtP cases pending face prospect of continued delays as NMC caseload lengthens
20 Nov 2023
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Author’s tale of pandemic journey – and what he owes to nurses
Michael Rosen reflects in our podcast on intensive care and his admiration for nurses
16 Nov 2023
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Chief nurse describes working under cover in intensive care unit during pandemic
Ruth May also tells of frustration at people failing to act with integrity during emergency
14 Nov 2023
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Steve Barclay removed as health secretary, replaced by Victoria Atkins
Priorities for Ms Atkins seen as getting NHS extra funding and resolving industrial action
13 Nov 2023