Exclusive: Absence figures reveal extent of depression among nurses
Tens of thousands of NHS nurses have taken time off work due to anxiety, stress or...
27 Sep 2017
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Diversity exhibition set to open at the RCN
An exhibition celebriting diversity in nursing is set to open at the RCN next month.
26 Sep 2017
One in four 14-year-old girls are depressed, research finds
Almost one in four girls and one in ten boys aged 14 are depressed, researchers have found.
26 Sep 2017
NSPCC: 1.2m abused children let down by inadequate mental health services
About 1.2 million children who have been abused or neglected are being let down by mental...
26 Sep 2017
Scheme that sees GP receptionists direct patients to services trialled
An initiative to train GP receptionists in directing patients to different services if they...
25 Sep 2017
Concerns over future of district nursing workforce
Falling numbers of students on district nursing courses triggers workforce warning.
25 Sep 2017
Nurse numbers fall, as EU nationals head for the exit
Nurse and health visitor numbers in England fell by 1,071 in a 12-month period, latest data...
22 Sep 2017
Grenfell tragedy 'triggered unprecedented mental health response'...
The Grenfell Tower tragedy triggered a mental health crisis of an 'unprecedented' scale, a...
22 Sep 2017
NMC to decide whether to release draft standards for nursing associates
The draft version would be sent to sites that are piloting the role.
22 Sep 2017
Miniature donkeys visit community hospital
Miniature donkeys put a smile on the faces of patients and staff alike as they paid a visit...
22 Sep 2017
Children with common ear infections should not get antibiotics, NICE says
Children with common ear infections should not be given antibiotics, the National Institute...
22 Sep 2017
International Council of Nurses appoints interim chief executive
Senior nurse who developed a national aptitude test for overseas nurses applying to work in...
21 Sep 2017
Failing to scrap pay cap could hamper recruitment and morale, says IFS
Failing to remove the cap on health sector pay increases would increase problems with ‘...
21 Sep 2017
Give new students mindfulness classes to help them settle, report urges
College students should be assigned mentors, offered relaxation and mindfulness classes, and...
21 Sep 2017
Trusts hope to grow their own nurses
New pathway to help healthcare assistants train to become registered nurses
20 Sep 2017
Time for 'nurse' to be protected title?
Study revealed some trusts call unqualified support staff 'nurses'.
20 Sep 2017
Lib Dems: give nurses and other NHS staff 'a proper pay rise'...
Norman Lamb calls for wage hike at Lib Dem party conference.
19 Sep 2017