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Some £1 coins spread on a document with the word pension printed under the heading payments
How you might be affected – plus a warning to anyone thinking of opting out
02 Apr 2024
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A nurse holding a clipboard makes notes while in the background a patient lies in a hospital bed
Find out about measures that minimise disturbance at night – but don’t mean extra workload
01 Apr 2024
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A sad-looking young man sits on a park bench alone smoking a cigarette
People living with severe mental illness often experience poor physical health
27 Mar 2024
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Image of four students turning their backs on a beckoning figure standing at a doorway labelled ‘Nursing Careers’
Promises of a rewarding career fail to halt a decline in applicants for nursing courses
25 Mar 2024
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A nurse’s hand holding and offering a white envelope containing a letter of resignation
From flexible working options to stay conversations, how line managers can retain nurses
18 Mar 2024
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Three nursing colleagues sit together in a debrief session, which can be effective in managing workplace trauma
With nurses at heightened risk of PTSD, team support and trauma management are essential
11 Mar 2024
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Image showing a close-up of a person's hand holding £20 notes, suggesting nurses' pay rise
We look at when the process will get started – and whether further strike action is likely
29 Feb 2024
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Montage shows nurses Jimmy Cooper, Celia Manson and Barbara Craven, who have all chosen not to retire fully
Hear from four nurses who love practice too much to give it up
26 Feb 2024
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Illustration showing a nurse holding a laptop computer while doing the splits, with feet resting on two stools – suggesting one foot in work mode, one in home mode in a flexible working system
It is supported in policy, but can be tricky to arrange – tips for making it a reality
19 Feb 2024
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A figure wearing a protective suit and mask covered with dust standing next to a sign warning of the danger of asbestos dust
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
12 Feb 2024
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Illustration showing a hospital site with several buildings surrounded by glass, and a large magnifying glass sitting alongside it, suggesting an inspection of the hospital’s services
What a Care Quality Commission visit will cover, and the support available for staff
29 Jan 2024
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A manager chats with a nurse in a hospital ward, while behind them a patient in a hospital bed is attended by other nurses
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
17 Jan 2024
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
15 Jan 2024
The early warning signs of bipolar and how biomarkers can be used to speed up diagnosis
19 Dec 2023
The staffing crisis is eroding care standards from primary care to critical care
18 Dec 2023
Understanding and addressing patients’ spiritual needs is essential to person-centred care
27 Nov 2023
Award winner’s tips for a successful campaign to reduce PPE use and gain staff support
15 Nov 2023

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