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Photo of chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivering his autumn statement, illustrating story about no new money for NHS in budget
Critics point to £1.7bn financial hole and say waiting times and staffing levels will worsen
22 Nov 2023
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A photo of Lady Justice Thirlwell next to a photo of Lucy Letby
Inquiry lead Lady Justice Thirlwall asks NHS managers to consider CCTV in neonatal wards
22 Nov 2023
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Photo of nurses striking at Harrogate District Hospital earlier this year
RCN also says the ‘draconian new law tries to stop nurses from speaking up for patients’
21 Nov 2023
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Photo of young child receiving a vaccine, illustrating a story about the chickenpox vaccine
Advisory committee recommends vaccine at 12 months and 18 months
21 Nov 2023
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Nurses ‘doubly let down’ as government fails to allow access to benefits support
20 Nov 2023
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Lucy Letby
Nurses with FtP cases pending face prospect of continued delays as NMC caseload lengthens
20 Nov 2023
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The ‘provocative’ proposal would escalate disputes and endanger public, say unions
17 Nov 2023
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Nurses march with banners calling for better NHS pay
Union calls on other NHS trusts to include bank staff in one-off bonus payment
17 Nov 2023
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Three nurses stand cramped together at nurses' station, one is using a computer – as RCN points to gap between NHS waiting list and growth in nurse numbers
Workforce expansion fails to come close to increase in waits for NHS appointments
16 Nov 2023
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Photo of busy nurses on ward, illustrating story on concerns about staff burnout
Survey also finds most believe delivering care this winter will be even tougher than the last
16 Nov 2023
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Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaking in parliament
The RCN has called for the protection of civilian lives and access to healthcare in Gaza
16 Nov 2023
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Photo of nursing students with a patient, illustrating a story about cutting length of nursing degrees
RCN criticises government letter that proposed the cut as a way to boost workforce numbers
15 Nov 2023
Hundreds of nurses attended a reception at Buckingham Palace as Charles and NHS turn 75
15 Nov 2023
Rishi Sunak promotes Victoria Atkins to become seventh holder of the role in as many years
14 Nov 2023
Ruth May also tells of frustration at people failing to act with integrity during emergency
14 Nov 2023
The former senior nurse called for greater progress on tackling racism in the NHS
14 Nov 2023
Priorities for Ms Atkins seen as getting NHS extra funding and resolving industrial action
13 Nov 2023
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10 Nov 2023

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