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Betty Wright

One of the UK’s oldest nursing assistants celebrates her 80th birthday at work.

10 Jan 2017
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A new television documentary is promising to portray the full reality of working for the of t
10 Jan 2017
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Everyone with learning disabilities should receive a review of their mental health, says t

10 Jan 2017
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A police investigation is under way at North Cumbria University Hospitals Trust after

10 Jan 2017
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Delayed discharge from mental health and learning disability trusts in England u

09 Jan 2017
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Mental health

A package of reforms to tackle 'hidden injustice’ and stigma of mental

09 Jan 2017
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Fast-track nursing degree course in north east England will take on

09 Jan 2017
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Entries for the profession's most prestigious awards accepted until 13 January
09 Jan 2017
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Derriford Hospital

British charity’s chief executive renews warning about crisis in the UK’s hospit

06 Jan 2017
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Florence Nightingale Foundation

Nurse education charity the Florence Nightingale Foundation has announced the appointment

06 Jan 2017
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Theresa May

Theresa May is expected to announce action on mental health, including moves to help reduc

06 Jan 2017
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Margaret McInroy

Bill Douglas tracked down retired ward sister Margaret Ancell to thank her for saving

06 Jan 2017

Assistant nurses at a care home in Sweden who worked reduced hours reported higher rates of good health, calmness and alertness.

06 Jan 2017

Relocation packages worth up to £5,000 are being offered to nurses in London, in an effort to tempt them away from the capital and into Dorset.

06 Jan 2017

More than 80,000 people have signed a petition urging the government to scrap a pay cap which limits NHS staff to a rise of just 1% each year.

05 Jan 2017

US nursing research finds those with both conditions experience poorer diabetes management and quality of life, and premature mortality

05 Jan 2017

Nurses are being encouraged to nominate those who have made an exceptional contribution to patient care for an RCN fellowship.

05 Jan 2017

A&E pressures prompts one trust’s plea on social media and radio for off-duty nurses to work an extra shift.

04 Jan 2017

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