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Nurse struck off: fake ID
The nurse misrepresented herself to gain work as a senior university lecturer
08 Oct 2025
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Sam Young died from haemothorax after being kicked by a horse she was leading at a stable, an inquest has found
Tributes poured in after sudden death of ‘kind, fun and compassionate’ nurse Sam Young
07 Oct 2025
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£2,500 for nurse-led anti-racism projects: the RCN Foundation and nurse Michelle Cox have launched this award to tackle racism in healthcare 
Trailblazing nurse Michelle Cox launches award for nurse-led anti-racism projects
06 Oct 2025
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Two independent reviews looked at fitness to practise cases flagged by a whistleblower
Long-awaited review recommends expanding screening guidance to cover private lives
03 Oct 2025
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 ‘Adversely influenced’ by ex-nurse mother: coroner found Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Coroner concludes Paloma Shemirani swayed by her mother, ex-nurse Kate Shemirani
02 Oct 2025
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Shirley Froggett’s wheelchair did not have a functioning lap belt when she fell
Two other care home workers admit making false statements after woman broke her femur
01 Oct 2025
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A patient identification mix-up saw the wrong person receiving a CT scan
Hospital focused on nurses rather than medical team after wrong patient received CT scan
30 Sep 2025
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Organ donation: nurse Joanne Blackburn who is awaiting double transplant
Nurse appeals for donor register sign-ups as she stays hopeful for a match of her own
26 Sep 2025
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Supreme Court appeal denied: Former nurse Colin Campbell who was found guilty in 2008 of killing (inset top row from left): Ethel Hall and Bridget Bourke, (bottom row from left) Doris Ludlam and Irene Crookes
Colin Campbell was jailed in 2008 for killing four older female patients
24 Sep 2025
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Nurses’ pay: Picture shows a bold red pound sign at the top of road that is spiralling towards the sky
Health unions demand direct talks on Agenda for Change pay reform begin now
19 Sep 2025
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Coroner said nursing staff lacked an understanding of the importance of following a tissue viability nurse’s recommendations on how to dress Edward Funnell’s pressure wound, while stating they did not contribute to his death
Staff did not understand reasons for specialist nurse’s care recommendations
18 Sep 2025
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Nurses’ parking charges win: Worcestershire County Council approves parking permit scheme for nurses delivering urgent care
Council approves parking permit scheme for nurses and carers delivering residential care
17 Sep 2025
NMC finds nurse failed to adequately care for care home resident while awaiting ambulance
16 Sep 2025
Colleagues describe Fiona Higginson as a strong and respected leader with a caring nature
15 Sep 2025
Set up in memory of nurse Amin Abdullah, who died by suicide after unfair dismissal in 2016
12 Sep 2025
Indicative ballot shows ‘overwhelming’ willingness to strike over job description evaluations
11 Sep 2025
Care home inspection found nurse’s management failures impacted patient safety
09 Sep 2025
Former RCN Wales director and army officer Tina Donnelly has died after a short illness
08 Sep 2025

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