News
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Prince says ‘no one should be bullied over sexuality’
Prince Williams speaks out and becomes first royal to appear on cover of Attitude magazine.
05 Jul 2016
Restraint policy ‘not backed by evidence’
RCN report, Positive and Proactive Care: Reducing the Need for Restrictive Interventions,...
05 Jul 2016
School nurse cuts a factor in child mental health crisis
Delegates at RCN congress vote unanimously to lobby over lack of funding, amid warnings...
05 Jul 2016
UK awards launched to recognise healthcare support staff
Skills for Health and the National Skills Academy for Health have launched the Our Health...
01 Jul 2016
A&E unit gets dedicated mental health nurse team
No more travelling between hospital sites for nurses
28 Jun 2016
Sturgeon: Scotland will keep bursaries
Two standing ovations for Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon as she pledges to retain...
20 Jun 2016
Drugs act 'is not working', congress told...
Current policies mean 'vulnerable people miss out on help', says student
19 Jun 2016
RCN congress unanimous on 'appalling' bursary decision...
Members call for government to work with royal college on other options for student funding
19 Jun 2016
School nurse investment key to tackling child mental health crisis – RCN
Survey reveals school nurses are weighed down by workload
19 Jun 2016
Plan to drop NMC midwifery committee 'could affect patient safety'...
If government proposal goes ahead, regulation will largely be determined by another...
07 Jun 2016
Tribute paid to British children's nurse killed by shark...
Nurse Doreen Collyer was passionate about her job and teaching
07 Jun 2016
Nursing professors' YouTube video highlights the psychological effect of diabetes...
Research can help patients cope with the disease, say nursing academics
06 Jun 2016
Volunteering plays key role in community-focused care
Do not underestimate volunteers' contribution to care, says chief nurse
06 Jun 2016
Nursing lecturers step up strike action over pay
Academics to work to rule over ‘insulting’ pay offer
06 Jun 2016
Vivienne Westwood joins protest against plans to scrap nursing bursary
Dame Vivienne spoke to hundreds of protesters at a rally outside the Department of Health in...
06 Jun 2016
NSPCC highlights paucity of infant mental health services
Charity calls for more support for babies and young children in care to prevent mental...
06 Jun 2016
Without bursary, two thirds 'would not have chosen nursing'...
Most nurses believe proposed loan and fees system will lead to drop in student numbers and...
04 Jun 2016