Only specialist nurses and lead doctors should speak to distressed families about the donation of their loved-ones’ organs, a seminar has heard.

Few people have a legally-binding document to refuse life-sustaining care or to have a person act on their behalf, an RCN conference heard.

An RCN seminar on end of life issues heard how action was needed to end ‘disinvestment’ in nursing to ensure humane end of life care.

A college nurse recently swam a mile around London’s Serpentine Lake to raise money for charity.

Concerns about the rights of disabled people in the wake of Brexit have been outlined in a new report.

A new e-rostering system for nurses and all healthcare staff launches today.

Nurses caring for those with dementia are urged to fit the care they provide to the individual not just the condition, according to new guidance from the Department of Health.

Nurses and healthcare professionals must collaborate with those outside of their traditional sector in tackling public health priorities.

Cuts to school nursing numbers and workforce pressures are hampering efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM).

Anne Shaw has taken over as chair of North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust following three years as non-executive director at the trust.