Lucy Letby ‘told off’ colleague who called for help when baby’s oxygen levels dropped
Neonatal assistant was shocked that her request for extra help was questioned
08 Nov 2022
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Nurses look set to strike, as RCN ballot count continues
Early indications suggest members have voted for strike action in union’s biggest-ever ballot
07 Nov 2022
Kicked, punched and threatened: thousands of nurses abused at work last year
Recorded number of assaults on NHS staff in Scotland ’simply unacceptable’, says Unison
04 Nov 2022
How one trust benefits from valuing and promoting overseas nurses
Belinda Alexander says international staff ‘need to feel there is progression in their job’
03 Nov 2022
Nurses working equivalent of one day a week for free, claims report
Salary has fallen by 20% in real terms since 2010 for most nurses, say researchers
28 Oct 2022
Nurse vacancies: patients’ access to social care ‘gridlocked’
CQC report identifies acute shortages of care home, community and mental health nurses
25 Oct 2022
Illuminated buildings shine light on nurse vacancies and pay rates
Cardiff landmarks were projected with messages to urge the government into action
21 Oct 2022
Continue voting to strike despite pay talks, union urges nurses in Scotland
Pay negotiations have resumed but RCN Scotland says ‘our members are at breaking point’
17 Oct 2022
Lucy Letby: case against nurse is not ‘a done deal’, says defence barrister
Jury told Ms Letby was dedicated and there is no evidence of her causing harm
14 Oct 2022
Thérèse Coffey says nurses won’t get higher pay offer
Health and social care secretary ‘not anticipating’ any further increase
11 Oct 2022
RCN culture inquiry finds 'division and distrust'
General secretary Pat Cullen apologises on behalf of the college and promises overhaul
10 Oct 2022
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Improving care and patients’ lives: 2022 RCN Nursing Awards winners revealed
RCN Nurse of the Year and 13 other award recipients announced at a ceremony in London
06 Oct 2022
NHS pension changes put most nurses ‘in terrible position’
Majority of staff will see monthly salary fall under new scheme, Unison warns
03 Oct 2022
NMC to consider proposed changes to English language requirements for overseas nurses
Plan to revamp language tests would make it easier for overseas staff to register in the UK
22 Sep 2022
Fair pay for nursing: RCN confirms rescheduled date for strike ballot
The ballot will now open on 6 October, with the union urging nurses to vote for a strike
16 Sep 2022
Unclear if nurses will get overtime pay for working on day of the Queen’s funeral
Clarity sought on pay for nurses who work on Monday’s bank holiday following Jubilee muddle
13 Sep 2022
Nurse pay: RCN delays strike ballot following Queen’s death
College suspends voting for potential industrial action over pay offer
12 Sep 2022
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Queen’s Nurses pay tribute to their patron Elizabeth II
Holders of the prestigious nursing title discuss what the late monarch meant to them
09 Sep 2022