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Paul Rees, named as NMC's next interim chief executive will attempt to lead performance improvements after damning report into regulator's culture
Beleaguered regulator’s next boss urged to work with unions to transform FtP performance
19 Nov 2024
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National uniforms: staff at Northwick Park Hospital inspect the range of new uniforms for healthcare staff across NHS England, which are hanging on a clothes rail
‘Pathfinder’ trusts will launch England’s standardised NHS uniforms in the coming weeks
18 Nov 2024
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NMC warns employers to be vigilant after non-nurses use others’ details to secure jobs
14 Nov 2024
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Photo of health secretary Wes Streeting, who plans to ban agency spend for band 2 and 3 posts
Health secretary will outline proposal to ban agency spend for band 2 and 3 posts
12 Nov 2024
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Jessica Thorpe won her case against  Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for unfair constructive dismissal, breach of contract and unlawful deduction of wages
Trust’s argument that she left for career as social media influencer is rejected
11 Nov 2024
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Eviction notices sent to dozens of staff members due to ‘unaffordable’ safety updates
07 Nov 2024
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Nursing leaders warn that the hike in UK tuition fees will discourage prospective students from joining the profession
Heavily in debt nurse warns fees hike could ramp up recruitment and retention crisis
05 Nov 2024
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Nursing staff in Wales have voted to reject the 5.5% pay award on offer for 2024-25
04 Nov 2024
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Photo of NMC plaque, illustrating a story about a fitness to practice panel hearing in which a mental health nurse was struck off for lack of safeguarding of a vulnerable patient
Mental health nurse neglected to take action to protect service user
31 Oct 2024
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget will allocate £1.5 billion for new surgical hubs and scanners, alongside £70 million for new radiotherapy machines
Nursing Standard poll shows majority support demands for 22% rise and reject current award
30 Oct 2024
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Around 350 nurses who graduated from the University of Brighton from 2019 onwards have been told they could be 160 hours short of necessary supervised practice hours by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Regulator says many did not complete placement hours required over two years after graduating
29 Oct 2024
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Six London NHS trusts acknowledged instances where unregistered internationally educated nurses wore ‘staff nurse’ badges between 2021 and 2023
Overseas recruits at six trusts wore ‘staff nurse’ badges before passing competency tests
28 Oct 2024
Safety issues of the long night shift that marks the end of British Summer Time
24 Oct 2024
Locum general practice nurse was referred to NMC after audit of her records identified gaps
23 Oct 2024
Consultation suggestions include free training, Uber-like scoring and mandated study time
22 Oct 2024
Consultation begins on proposed changes to more accurately reflect skills and training
17 Oct 2024
A new report questions health and safety practice and advocates single-handed care
16 Oct 2024
Nurses went on strike when London trust extended day shifts to 9pm to reduce waiting lists
15 Oct 2024

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