Survey: nurses cautiously optimistic about AI
Around half of nurses and midwives are excited by the prospect of using artificial intelligence as part of their jobs, a new survey has suggested. The post Survey: nurses cautiously optimistic about AI...
View ArticleGeneral practice nurses eligible for 6% pay rise this year
The 6% pay rise put forward for GPs for this year should also be given to general practice nurses, it has been confirmed. The post General practice nurses eligible for 6% pay rise this year appeared...
View ArticleNursing education: two London universities merge
Two universities in London that train health professionals have merged to create what they described as a “health powerhouse” for education and research. Nursing and midwifery are among the fields that...
View ArticleNurses support world-first standards for uncommon lung disease
A world-first set of standards for the care of non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease has been published. The post Nurses support world-first standards for uncommon lung disease appeared first on...
View ArticleUniversities ‘need to be embedded’ in nurse workforce planning
A coalition of education leaders has called on the new government to progress reforms to nursing and midwifery education, to support the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. The post...
View ArticleNHS blood shortage: nurses encouraged to donate
NHS hospitals have been told to restrict the use of blood stores after a “perfect storm” of issues caused a severe shortage. The post NHS blood shortage: nurses encouraged to donate appeared first on...
View ArticleExclusion of practice nurses from ARRS to be ‘reviewed’
The exclusion of some nurses from the additional roles reimbursement scheme will be reviewed, NHS England has confirmed. The post Exclusion of practice nurses from ARRS to be ‘reviewed’ appeared first...
View ArticleAdmiral Nurses to host more dementia clinics in banks
Specialist nurses from a national charity are set to host more face-to-face clinics in banks across the UK to support people living with dementia. The post Admiral Nurses to host more dementia clinics...
View ArticleTranslation app helping nurses and midwives ‘bridge care gaps’
A new app aimed at overcoming language barriers between patients and nursing or midwifery staff has been successfully rolled out at a London NHS trust. The post Translation app helping nurses and...
View ArticleNMC restarts search for interim chief executive
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a recruitment campaign for a new interim chief executive and registrar, after the previous one stepped down before formally starting. The post NMC...
View ArticleFilipino nurses attacked as NHS community condemns racist riots
Nursing leaders have expressed their horror at racist violence across the UK, as two Filipino nurses have been among the targets of far-right rioters. The post Filipino nurses attacked as NHS community...
View ArticleRenal nurses offered up to £300,000 research grant
A new grant scheme has been opened for nurses with experience in caring for kidney patients who are being encouraged to "help change the future of renal medicine". The post Renal nurses offered up to...
View ArticleMouth care for people with dementia ‘overlooked’
Researchers have developed checklists to promote mouth and dental care for people at home, after a study revealed that the oral health of people living with dementia is often overlooked by homecare...
View ArticleGovernment to repeal controversial ‘anti-strike’ law
The new Labour government has confirmed it will repeal the so-called anti-strike bill, in a move to “reset” industrial relations across Great Britain. The post Government to repeal controversial...
View ArticleNurses can refuse to treat racist patients, says Streeting
The health and social care secretary has said he was “appalled” by recent attacks on Filipino nurses during far-right riots and added that clinicians could – and should – turn away abusive patients....
View ArticleMark Drakeford returns as interim Wales health secretary
Former first minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has been brought back into Welsh Government as the new cabinet secretary for health and social care. The post Mark Drakeford returns as interim Wales...
View ArticleNorthern Ireland’s top nurse condemns Belfast race riots
Northern Irish health leaders have said they are "disgusted" by far-right race rioters in Belfast, who have racially abused people including nurses and continue to confront police. The post Northern...
View ArticleNew chief nurse for NHS London named
Highly regarded nursing leader Karen Bonner has been appointed the new regional chief nurse for NHS London. The post New chief nurse for NHS London named appeared first on Nursing Times.
View ArticleRCN begins to consult nursing staff on England pay award
The Royal College of Nursing has today launched a consultation for its members in England to share their views on the 2024-25 NHS pay award. The post RCN begins to consult nursing staff on England pay...
View Article‘Regional variations’ in learning disability liaison nurse coverage
New research has found regional variances and gaps in the provision of learning disability nurses in acute hospital settings, despite them having "tangible benefits" for patients. The post ‘Regional...
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