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2.8% NHS nurse pay offer branded as deeply offensive by nursing leaders: nurses strike for fair pay
Government says rise of over 2.8% would be difficult in its NHS Pay Review Body evidence&nbsp
11 Dec 2024
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Nurses with long-COVID: a woman clutches her chest due to shortness of breath, a common symptom of long-COVID
Survey reveals lack of support, with inadequate safeguarding of staff well-being
05 Dec 2024
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Number nurses leaving NMC register has risen by almost 50% in just six months
Burnout blamed for ‘devastating’ surge in newly registered nurses leaving NMC register
02 Dec 2024
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Anthony Omo, adviser to NMC told members that: ‘healthcare is dangerous, and so there is a level of risk you need to live with’
Anthony Omo, short-term adviser to the regulator, made his comments at a NMC members’ meeting
28 Nov 2024
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The RCN, Unison and Unite say that 1 million NHS staff in England will not receive their pay rise in time in April if the government waits for the pay review report. Picture shows nursing staff on the picket line
1 million NHS staff won’t receive April pay rises if government waits for pay review report
26 Nov 2024
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Photo of pen writing on paper, illustrating story about a nurse investigated after signing off on competencies that required a supervisor's signature
NMC fitness to practise panel heard Rose Stark’s supervisor denied signatures were hers
20 Nov 2024
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Paul Rees, named as NMC's next interim chief executive will attempt to lead performance improvements after damning report into regulator's culture
Beleaguered regulator’s next boss urged to work with unions to transform FtP performance
19 Nov 2024
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National uniforms: staff at Northwick Park Hospital inspect the range of new uniforms for healthcare staff across NHS England, which are hanging on a clothes rail
‘Pathfinder’ trusts will launch England’s standardised NHS uniforms in the coming weeks
18 Nov 2024
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NMC warns employers to be vigilant after non-nurses use others’ details to secure jobs
14 Nov 2024
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Photo of health secretary Wes Streeting, who plans to ban agency spend for band 2 and 3 posts
Health secretary will outline proposal to ban agency spend for band 2 and 3 posts
12 Nov 2024
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Jessica Thorpe won her case against  Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for unfair constructive dismissal, breach of contract and unlawful deduction of wages
Trust’s argument that she left for career as social media influencer is rejected
11 Nov 2024
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Nursing leaders warn that the hike in UK tuition fees will discourage prospective students from joining the profession
Heavily in debt nurse warns fees hike could ramp up recruitment and retention crisis
05 Nov 2024
Nursing staff in Wales have voted to reject the 5.5% pay award on offer for 2024-25
04 Nov 2024
Mental health nurse neglected to take action to protect service user
31 Oct 2024
Nursing Standard poll shows majority support demands for 22% rise and reject current award
30 Oct 2024
Regulator says many did not complete placement hours required over two years after graduating
29 Oct 2024
Overseas recruits at six trusts wore ‘staff nurse’ badges before passing competency tests
28 Oct 2024
Safety issues of the long night shift that marks the end of British Summer Time
24 Oct 2024

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