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Two patient deaths following falls at St George’s Hospital in London have been linked to inadequate nurse staffing levels
Two older men died one day apart after falls in understaffed emergency department 
12 Jan 2026
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Degree apprenticeship: nursing associate with patient
Unique course could see nursing associates qualify as registered nurses in fastest time yet
02 Dec 2025
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust staff in their new colour-coded uniforms
Staff at one NHS trust prefer scrubs for their comfort, breathable material and practicality
27 Nov 2025
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The NMC is being asked to approve a consultation on practice learning requirements for nursing and midwifery students when it meets on 26 November
NMC consultation includes plans for cuts in practice and theory hours to 1,800 hours each
20 Nov 2025
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A medication bottle on its side with tablets spilling out of it
Conduct breached patient’s rights and was an abuse of position, says NMC panel
19 Nov 2025
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Unions condemn ministers’ admission they are budgeting for below-inflation increase
31 Oct 2025
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Action of nurse in charge was directly connected to young woman’s death, said coroner 
29 Oct 2025
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Samuel Acquah, theatre nurse, who died suddenly
Friends and colleagues of Samuel Acquah have spoken of kindness and dedication 
29 Aug 2025
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Nursing home death: a coroner found staff at Aspray House Nursing Home in London were confused over whether to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation when Madeline Reding choked and went into cardiac arrest​​​​​​​
Coroner found delays and poor leadership at a nursing home contributed to resident’s death
05 Aug 2025
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06 Mar 2025
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Nurse struck off for stealing from patients: Addenbrooke‘s Hospital, where Kelvin Ramasta worked and met his victims
I was blinded by the money but am a good nurse, Kelvin Ramasta told NMC
10 Feb 2025
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NHS managers proposals: health and social care secretary Wes Streeting holding a red file
Nurses invited to contribute to a consultation on introducing regulation for NHS managers
17 Dec 2024
With a 14% rise in concerns raised this year, the regulator lists most frequent complaints
12 Dec 2024
Government says rise of over 2.8% would be difficult in its NHS Pay Review Body evidence 
11 Dec 2024
Survey reveals lack of support, with inadequate safeguarding of staff well-being
05 Dec 2024
Burnout blamed for ‘devastating’ surge in newly registered nurses leaving NMC register
02 Dec 2024
NMC fitness to practise panel heard Rose Stark’s supervisor denied signatures were hers
20 Nov 2024
Beleaguered regulator’s next boss urged to work with unions to transform FtP performance
19 Nov 2024

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