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Bank shift cuts: restrictions at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital near Birmingham have been put in place as the trust faces budget pressures
Nurses say it is impossible to pick up bank shifts, after cuts due to budget pressures
13 Nov 2025
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Alice Figueiredo died by suicide at the Hepworth Ward at Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford, despite having a known history of self-harm
Alice Figueiredo had a known history of self-harm, but reasonable and safe care was not given
12 Nov 2025
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Reinstated senior nurse Evonne Hunt wins landmark case against trust
Evonne Hunt has won ‘landmark case’ after she was suspended after raising concerns
11 Nov 2025
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Trust halts funding of staff teas and coffees in a move that will damage morale, says union
06 Nov 2025
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Hospital attack: a teenager allegedly attacked three nurses and three police officers at Basildon University Hospital
Teenage boy arrested and bailed following assault at Basildon University Hospital, Essex
05 Nov 2025
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Nursing and Midwifery Council says ten-year fee freeze has contracted its income by 28% in real terms
Nursing regulator launches public consultation on plans to raise annual fee from £120 to £143
04 Nov 2025
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The specialist nursing team from Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Scotland: Dr Amy Conley, Drew Crooks, Rachel McLarty, Chelsea Ross, Nicole Kane and Agnes Thow
Specialist team who improved patient experience while cutting costs hope to inspire others
03 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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Racial abuse: black nurse with colleague
Advice line reports surge in complaints made by global majority nurses citing racist abuse
28 Oct 2025
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Fitness to practise: learning disability nurse Zwelani Ndlovu has been suspended for nine months by the Nursing and Midwifery Council 
NMC fitness to practise panel finds nurse risked patient safety for financial gain
27 Oct 2025
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Nursing student fund: Claire Chick
Claire Chick Nursing Fund will offer travel bursaries and support for those facing hardship
24 Oct 2025
Nurses report exhaustion, safety risks and confusion over pay in Nursing Standard poll
23 Oct 2025
Hospital nurse speaks out over pressure on NHS staff due to workplace car park rules
21 Oct 2025
Health watchdog found nurses unsupported by medical staff at Basildon University Hospital
20 Oct 2025
Calls for workplace laundering after study shows domestic washing is not always effective
17 Oct 2025
Regulator may hold public consultation on rise, and nursing staff urged to have their say
16 Oct 2025
Care home accused of neglect having failed to provide specialist pressure ulcer care 
14 Oct 2025

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