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Photo of a busy ward, illustrating story about rising NHS waiting lists
Health Foundation analysis prompts calls for urgent action after ‘decade of underinvestment’
27 Oct 2023
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Photo of a clock surrounded by fallen leaves, illustrating a story about clocks going back in October
We asked Nursing Standard readers whether the extra hour on shift should mean extra pay
27 Oct 2023
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Nurses picket Northern General Hospital in Sheffield during RCN pay strike in 2022
Court bid to secure one-off bonus for nurses on AfC contracts not employed by NHS trusts
26 Oct 2023
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A medic standing at the bedside of an older patient checks a sepsis screening tool
Regular in-depth training could help nurses ensure warning signs are spotted
26 Oct 2023
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General practice nurse nurse bandages a patient's hand and wrist – many practice staff may be waiting for this year's pay rise
‘Thousands’ of GPNs may not have received their promised money, unlike NHS counterparts
25 Oct 2023
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A young female care worker sitting on a chair and looking at her phone
Calls to helpline from care workers echo reported exploitation of overseas nurses
25 Oct 2023
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Nurse smiles broadly as she greets female patient who is lying in hospital bed
Nurses use ‘retire-and-return’ option more than other retired staff groups
24 Oct 2023
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RCN officials sit behind desk facing unseen members of the Senedd health and social care committee
Nurses’ leader calls for action to widen reach of legal nurse staffing mandate in Wales
24 Oct 2023
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NHS trust’s advert for clinical nurse specialist role was labelled band 6 rather than band 7
23 Oct 2023
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A hospital corridor with blurred staff members indicating how busy and hectic it is
Near misses, medicine errors and unsafe incidents are rife says CQC’s annual report
20 Oct 2023
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Countess of Chester Hospital sign in grounds. Police mugshot of Lucy Letby, inset
Culture and conduct at Countess of Chester Hospital to be examined by Thirlwall Inquiry
20 Oct 2023
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Palestinians rescue usable items from the heavily damaged Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital building after bombing in Gaza City
Nursing leaders called for an end to the bombing saying: ‘Nurses must not be a target’
20 Oct 2023
The Laura Hyde Foundation welcomed the project, hoping it will fuel prevention measures
19 Oct 2023
Nurses’ feedback sought on standards for three specific fields of practice
19 Oct 2023
Ex-PM’s bid to cast doubt on condition now revealed to UK COVID-19 Inquiry
18 Oct 2023
Nurses in Scotland should expect to see backdated award this month
18 Oct 2023
New guidance also says employers should explore more agile and hybrid working options
17 Oct 2023
Regulator names lawyer who will lead investigations sparked by whistleblower allegations
17 Oct 2023

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