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More than one in 10 people who sought support from a nurse hardship charity in the past year are struggling financially after a cancer diagnosis.

27 Feb 2017
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Violence

The RCN has backed calls for tougher sanctions on those who assault clinical staff.

27 Feb 2017
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Essay mills

Government proposes new guidance for universities and penalties for students who use essay mills to buy coursework.

24 Feb 2017
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Peter Griffiths

Leading nurse academic’s warning over new nursing associate role.

23 Feb 2017
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NHS Improvement has published a resource to help reduce the number of babies admitted to neonatal units. 

23 Feb 2017
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The RCN has joined a raft of healthcare organisations who have re-emphasised the importance of childhood vaccinations.

22 Feb 2017
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Leicester Royal Infirmary

Controversial plans for implementing new standards governing care for patients with congenital heart disease have been revealed.

21 Feb 2017
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has become the first children’s hospital to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
21 Feb 2017
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Involving nurses in new controversial plans to reform England's health and care system will be vital to their success, says the RCN.

21 Feb 2017
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Six nurses make the shortlist for child health category at 2017 awards, which showcase innovation, talent and skill across the nursing profession.

21 Feb 2017
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Joan Pons Laplana

Nurses, social workers and teaching assistants will be among European Union (EU) workers lobbying MPs today, over their right to remain in the UK.

20 Feb 2017
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Reports of female genital mutilation (FGM) are being made daily and sometimes concern babies at risk, NSPCC reveals.

17 Feb 2017

A nurse has called on health professionals to boycott a new requirement to check patients’ passports.

17 Feb 2017

Nurses who smoke should lead by example and quit to help the wider public kick the habit, a leading doctor has urged.

15 Feb 2017

Urgent investment in school nursing could tackle the rising the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in young adults, senior nurses have said.

15 Feb 2017

Plans to transform the NHS in England could lead to cuts in hospital beds and community services, leading nurses have warned.

14 Feb 2017

More than 700 nurses attended the RCN Bulletin Jobs Fair at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium last week – with some even taking the opportunity to snap a selfie with the FA Cup.

13 Feb 2017

Health service only functions because of ‘superhuman’ efforts of staff, says Mid Staffs inquiry chair.

13 Feb 2017

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