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Mary Seacole statue

Celebrated African-Caribbean Crimean war nurse Mary Seacole statue shortlisted for prestigious design award

20 Oct 2017
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Two men with Nightingale letter

A letter by Florence Nightingale expressing her vision for community nursing has been found during a clear-out at a London hospital.

20 Oct 2017
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Nurse with bruise
'Data decision leaves government blind to scale of problem'
20 Oct 2017
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language

In a move it describes as ‘common sense’, the Nursing and Midwifery Council has announced an overhaul of English language requirements for overseas nurse

18 Oct 2017
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RCN_rejoins_ICN

A campaign to persuade the RCN to rejoin a global federation of nurses has won the backing of 100 members of the profession.

18 Oct 2017
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Jackie Smith

Consultation launch on nursing associate role to bridge gap between HCAs and registered nurses.

17 Oct 2017
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Theresa May
Prime minister said review will focus on ‘injustice and discrimination’ in system
17 Oct 2017
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Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Mental health trust Southern Health has blamed government funding pressures for its failure to stop vulnerable patients from gaining access to a rooftop – leaving one with ‘life

16 Oct 2017
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Mental health detention

According to NHS Digital figures, the number of people detained under the Mental Health Act in England has shown a 'worrying' rise in the past year.

16 Oct 2017
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Chocolate
NHS England wants healthier options for staff, patients and visitors
16 Oct 2017
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Elizabeth Iro

Cook Islands secretary of state for health Elizabeth Iro has been named the World Health Organization’s new chief nursing officer.

13 Oct 2017
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EU jigsaw
Unions urge government to secure EU staff rights
13 Oct 2017

A commemoration of the life of nursing hero Edith Cavell has taken place in London.

12 Oct 2017

Ministers have been warned they will need to find additional funding for the NHS if staff are to receive pay rises above 1%.

11 Oct 2017

Nurses who have been assaulted while at work will lobby MPs next week to push for tougher sanctions for those who attack NHS staff.

11 Oct 2017
Health secretary made the announcement to MPs
10 Oct 2017

Six ‘platforms’ trainees are expected to reach on registration include accountability, health promotion, improving care and health promotion

10 Oct 2017

The NHS is straining at the seams as it juggles problems with staffing shortages, rising demand and increasing numbers of patients with preventable illnesses, health and care inspectors have said.

10 Oct 2017

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