Liz Truss faces huge resistance if she tries to curb right to take industrial action – TUC

New interim guidance makes it quicker and easier for retiring nursing staff to return

Nurse leaders say resulting staff shortages are putting vulnerable patients at risk

NHS England made 35,000 job offers to support workers this year to ease pressure on trusts

Critics say extending changes made at start of COVID-19 pandemic is just a short-term fix

Short periods of sickness absence are also linked to much higher leaving rates, report says

Project aims to boost recruitment in Coventry and Warwickshire, with flexible nursing courses

Survey warns that cost of living crisis could have a knock-on effect on HCAs and nurses

Campaigners urge nations to tackle period poverty and stigma, as Scotland passes new law

Joan Rich died in her sleep two months before her 104th birthday

Report finds high level of interest in this career, but lack of awareness of opportunities

As COVID-19 cases rise, the vaccination plan is extended to avoid extra pressure on NHS

Met with a decision to ballot on industrial action, NHS offer is among most complicated ever

NHS in England will still need thousands more nurses even if goal is achieved, report says

Others say care is being compromised as emergency department waiting times spiral

RCN cites soaring inflation as number of mature students applying for courses drops

Unions warn move will undermine patient safety and is damaging to nurses’ right to strike

RCN is asking nurses to reject the offer and say if they would consider industrial action