Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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The Council of Deans of Health criticised cuts to funding of nurses' continuing professional development, which it said is at odds with government plans
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Lack of staff could be the reason why too many UK care homes are still using a ‘chemical cosh’ to quieten dementia patients, says senior nurse.
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Failure to recruit sufficient numbers of British-born care workers could leave older people at risk following the effects of the EU Referendum.
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Nursing students and trainee midwives are counting each step as they aim to reduce the prevalence of obesity in their profession.
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It will take at least ten years to resolve the staffing crisis in the nursing workforce, says the head of the Council of Deans of Health.
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US study finds hospital patients contacted by nurses trained in cessation techniques are almost three times as likely as other patients to stop smoking
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Thousands of parents of sick or premature babies are being prevented from having close involvement in their child's hospital care because of a lack of support services, a new repor
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Concerns from nurses - such as about sexting – should be followed up
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To recruit more nurses for its adult inpatient units, Humber NHS Foundation Trust is offering a £1,000 bonus.
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Community nursing holds key to tackling health challenges and inequalities in UK populations
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Thousands of newly qualified and student midwives have been urged to reject a ‘concerning’ move whereby employers offer a higher salary if the individual opts out
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Scottish Government reveals physical health statistics and bed occupancy rates in Scotland.
New campaign shows paucity of staff is compromising care
Senior nurses are invited to apply for a programme aimed at improving nursing care for older people.
The RCN in Northern Ireland has welcomed calls for a confidential helpline to be set up for nurses and other health and social care staff to raise concerns.
Review finds London care coordination centre could save the NHS £350,000 a year, but needs more nurses to cope with demand
A special service was held at York Minster to mark the RCN's centenary.
Alarming behaviour by some failing students
