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Union and EU flags

NHS would not cope without nurses from the European Union, Royal College of Nursing warns.

07 Oct 2016
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New maternity graffiti boards
The King's Fund charity has investigated local methods in the NHS for gaining patient feedback on maternity services.
06 Oct 2016
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RCN senior officer Colm Byrne addresses the conference
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses are warned.
06 Oct 2016
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Lone working guidance
The RCN's guidance gives tips for nurses on staying safe when working alone.
06 Oct 2016
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Junior doctor

The controversial new contract for junior doctors in England will begin to be rolled out from today.

05 Oct 2016
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Petition oragniser Danielle Tiplady
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition urging the government to scrap a pay cap which limits staff to a rise of just 1% each year.
04 Oct 2016
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eremy Hunt makes his way to the Conservative Party conference at the ICC in Birmingham. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to train up to 1,500 more doctors a year in a bid to tackle the recruitment crisis and make NHS England 'self-sufficient' in doctor
04 Oct 2016
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Alison Leary

Calls for data to be released to inform improvements in services

03 Oct 2016
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mentoring
The RCN has launched a new mentorship scheme for up to 100 frontline staff to improve nursing practice.
03 Oct 2016
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A nurse is to teach colleagues about the benefits of physical activity as part of a scheme planned to get NHS staff healthy.
29 Sep 2016
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ad nurse
The RCN is taking a phased approach to advanced nurse practitioner accreditation.
29 Sep 2016
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e roster
A new e-rostering system for nurses and all healthcare staff launches today.
28 Sep 2016

NHS staff must always ensure patients take priority over organisational pressures, a report into unsafe hospital discharges demands.

27 Sep 2016

More than 70,000 people with learning disabilities did not receive a health check, according to new data released by Public Health England.

27 Sep 2016

Unison aims to highlight work of nurses and other public servants ahead of government spending statement

26 Sep 2016
New accreditation scheme for advanced nurse practitioners, says RCN.
23 Sep 2016
Health professionals are concerned about cyber security within their organisations with many fearing increased attacks in coming years, research reveals.
22 Sep 2016
An NHS trust is meeting recruitment challenges by offering new nurse starters rent-free accommodation on its hospital sites.
22 Sep 2016

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