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Picture shows a group of abstract figures representing nurses against a background of a falling graph
DHSC does not know how many nurses are needed or where or in what specialisms, MPs say
23 Sep 2020
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Matt Hancock speaking in parliament

Health and social care secretary outlines criteria for rationing t

22 Sep 2020
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Nurses arriving in UK from India

But ethics of recruiting from developing countries have been questioned

21 Sep 2020
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Nurse administers the flu jab to another healthcare professional in a bid to protect colleagues and patients and help ease NHS winter pressures
NHS England letter urges all front-line healthcare staff to help protect workers an
18 Sep 2020
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RCN presidential election resumes after being suspended

College relaxes rules about electioneering after candidate disqualifications

18 Sep 2020
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International recruitment plans include funding flights and accommodation

NHS England confirms £29 million investment in international nurse recruits

16 Sep 2020
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Pat Cullen (centre) with striking nurses in December 2019

RCN Northern Ireland director Pat Cullen is nominee in outstanding

16 Sep 2020
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Extension to existing law will cover England and Wales

15 Sep 2020
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RCNi’s flagship title nominated for Editor of the Year and Podcast of the Year

14 Sep 2020
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Working on the Frontline features in charity album in aid of RCN Foundation COVID-19 fund
14 Sep 2020
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Older people returned to the register

More than a third of those surveyed were likely to rejoin permanently, says NMC

11 Sep 2020
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Healthcare staff observe a minute's silence

Tribute will form part of a memorial ceremony broadcast online by the BMA

11 Sep 2020
Nursing associates and assistant practitioners can apply for two-year training
10 Sep 2020

What has caring for people at the end of life been like during the pandemic?

07 Sep 2020
Volunteers offer psychological support and signpost staff to practical and financial help
04 Sep 2020

Nurses in Scotland are promised enhanced workplace mental health support

02 Sep 2020
President reveals timetable – but announces she was disqualified from presidential election
28 Aug 2020
#FairPayForNursing campaign to focus on NHS first, but wants better pay across all sectors
28 Aug 2020

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