RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
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Regulator says new appointments increase BME representation, but there is still ‘more to do’
NMC panel suspends nurse who claimed £20,000 in sick pay while also working for an agency
Every unfilled shift is an operational challenge for the front line, says NHS Improvement
Magistrates use new powers under Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018
RCM members in NI vote in favour of industrial action, including strikes
Health and sport committee’s report asks for extra detail on who can decide staffing levels
Cavell Nurses Trust says requests for its help have more than doubled in three years
Many people won’t call the police, but will visit an emergency department, charity says
Fee for using NHS for nurses from outside the European Economic Area will double to £400
Health secretary announces new legislation prompted by Gosport report
NMC proposes a lower pass mark for written language test
Students hope to influence policymakers as part of RCN campaign to secure funding boost
Blood stocks can drop in festive period as donor bookings are missed or cancelled
Kenneth Brady was struck off by Nursing and Midwifery Council for six years
Helen Whyley, a nurse who advised government on safe staffing levels, replaces Tina Donnelly
Anne Marie Rafferty and Yvonne Coghill will take up their posts on 1 January
