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NMC name and logo on brass plaque, with police photo of child killer Lucy Letby, inset. Letby was struck off by the NMC
Serial child killer did not contest fitness to practise process, but maintains her innocence
12 Dec 2023
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A woman uses the calaculator function on her phone while working at a computer
Lottery sees some employers making nurses pay for legal checks themselves, union says
12 Dec 2023
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A stressed looking nurse stares into the distance in a hospital corridor
Burnout and stress should not be considered a sign of weakness, report states
11 Dec 2023
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Photo of nurse supervising a support worker
RCN Wales says support workers should never be pressured to work beyond their competencies
08 Dec 2023
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Photo of nurse leader talking to team, illustrating a story about a campaign that explores leadership
NMC campaign asks nurses what qualities they expect from nurse leaders
08 Dec 2023
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A nurse talks to an older woman who has a serious expression on her face
Investigation comes amid concerns about lack of openness and transparency
08 Dec 2023
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Nurse retention drive
Scheme includes clinical ‘support squads’ to aid staff with menopausal symptoms
07 Dec 2023
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A student sits in a lecture theatre taking notes
Data show student numbers fell by 10.6% in 2023 sparking criticism of NHS workforce plan
07 Dec 2023
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Photo of busy hospital ward corridor, illustrating story about spending on agency nurses
RCN analysis finds NHS spent more than £3 billion over three years
06 Dec 2023
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Act could be legal breach, say unions and other groups monitoring post-Brexit rule changes
06 Dec 2023
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A nurse puts her hand on the back of an older woman to support her as she walks with the help of a walking frame
Ban on family members will discourage migrants, adding to workforce shortages, say critics
05 Dec 2023
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Health and social care secretary said industrial action is one cause of backlogs
05 Dec 2023
Security breach is a lesson for all healthcare organisations, said privacy watchdog
01 Dec 2023
School nurse Norma Newcombe says she feels ‘humbled and proud’ to have worked in the NHS
01 Dec 2023
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu calls for action to increase nurse numbers in specialty
01 Dec 2023
Government anti-strike measures called ‘a brazen attack on the right to strike’
30 Nov 2023
NMC records a rise of almost 20,000 registrants in six months
30 Nov 2023
‘Political target’ met but nurses still having to care for too many patients, says RCN
30 Nov 2023

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