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Photo of nurses striking at Harrogate District Hospital in Yorkshire in May
New consultation could affect nurses in urgent, emergency and ‘time-critical’ services
19 Sep 2023
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Two nurses look at a hand-held tablet screen together while working on a ward
Nurses are being urged to complete a survey on new culture of flexible working
19 Sep 2023
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Photo of Amin Abdullah, illustrating story about a well-being research grant named in his honour
The Amin Abdullah RCN Foundation Grant was set up in memory of a nurse who died by suicide
18 Sep 2023
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Lawyers apply for permission to appeal, following nurse’s whole-life sentence
15 Sep 2023
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Three nurses stand together at ward station. They appear busy
And you’ve guessed it… pay, safety, flexibility and career progression among top priorities
15 Sep 2023
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Photo of Martha Mills, illustrating story about introduction of Martha's rule in England's NHS
Government pledges fast introduction in England, giving patients access to a second opinion
14 Sep 2023
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A nurse, seen from behind, looks up into a clear blue sky in an image representing an individual struggling with mental health issues
Nurses are seen at particular risk due to work pressure and fear of letting patients down
14 Sep 2023
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Nurses holding RCN flag and placards picket Ulster Hospital outside Belfast during winter 2022-23 pay strike
Date of 48-hour strike set as union ramps up pressure in face of health funding squeeze
14 Sep 2023
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Prime minister Rishi Sunak and health and social care secretary Steve Barclay observe nurses at work
Roundtable has one nurse representative, prompting criticism that meeting is ‘short-sigh
13 Sep 2023
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Brass name plaque at the entrance of the NMC building
Positive work by NMC is highlighted but it is told to do more to address FtP backlog
13 Sep 2023
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Photo of nurses on the picket line in Exeter in May, illustrating story about reforms to pay review bodies
TUC Congress urges change, including limiting the influence of government
13 Sep 2023
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Ministers are looking at Australian care model that puts nurses at centre of process
12 Sep 2023
Funds will help cope with rise in demand and prepare for safe staffing at two hospitals
12 Sep 2023
TUC lodges case with UN agency over ‘undemocratic’ law restricting strikes by nurses
11 Sep 2023
Jury was unable to reach a verdict on six charges in initial trial
08 Sep 2023
RAF veteran will abseil down side of Royal London Hospital to raise money for RCN Foundation
08 Sep 2023
Catherine Hudson is on trial after a nursing student raised concerns
07 Sep 2023
Nurse whose grandson was cared for by the killer says NHS hierarchy stifles concerns
07 Sep 2023

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