Maternity concerns as ombudsman investigations almost double
A rise in the number of maternity care investigations has prompted fears from a health oversight body that babies and their mothers are being endangered. The post Maternity concerns as ombudsman...
View ArticleNorthern Ireland nursing workforce grows by 23% in a decade
The registered nursing and midwifery workforce in Northern Ireland has grown by 23% over the last decade, new data has shown. The post Northern Ireland nursing workforce grows by 23% in a decade...
View ArticleTrainee nursing associate begins year of half marathons in son’s memory
A trainee nurse associate from Yorkshire is running in the Great North Run next month in memory of her son, as part of a year’s challenge of fundraising efforts. The post Trainee nursing associate...
View ArticleTemporary nurses ‘not long-term’ solution to staff gaps, warn researchers
Using agency and bank nurses does not significantly lower elevated risks of death resulting from staff shortages, latest workforce research has indicated. The post Temporary nurses ‘not long-term’...
View ArticleNICE recommends tablet option for treating uterine fibroid symptoms
As many as 30,000 adult patients could benefit from a new treatment option for moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The...
View ArticleNurse development grants worth up to £2,500 open for applications
Applications for education and career development grants worth up to £2,500 for nursing and midwifery staff are now open for applications, a charity has announced. The post Nurse development grants...
View Article‘No plans’ for government to undertake independent inquiry into NMC
The government has confirmed that it will not undertake a national inquiry into the performance and operations of the UK’s nursing regulator, despite calls from the profession to do so following a...
View ArticleSurge in migrant care worker exploitation ‘tip of the iceberg’, warns RCN
The number of migrant social care workers being exploited has increased sixfold in the past three years, according to new figures from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). The post Surge in migrant care...
View ArticleNHS nurses in Scotland offered 5.5% pay rise for 2024-25
The Scottish Government has offered nurses and other NHS staff a 5.5% pay rise for 2024-25, it has been announced. The post NHS nurses in Scotland offered 5.5% pay rise for 2024-25 appeared first on...
View ArticleMental health nurses to skydive to fix young people’s inpatient unit
Six mental health nurses are among a group of would-be skydivers planning to raise money to improve facilities for their young service users. The post Mental health nurses to skydive to fix young...
View ArticleCQC: hospital patients waiting too long but trust in nurses
The experience of inpatients while waiting for treatment, and being discharged, has declined in England, but confidence in nurses remains high, a new survey has found. The post CQC: hospital patients...
View ArticleLondon theatre nurses schedule September strikes
Theatre nurses at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have scheduled another round of strikes in protest over their working hours. The post London theatre nurses schedule September strikes...
View Article£1.5m scheme frees up specialist cancer nurses
A scheme in Scotland to give cancer patients a single point of contact throughout their healthcare journey has reportedly helped free up specialist nurses to prioritise complex cases. The post £1.5m...
View ArticleNHS England appoints joint chairs to BME advisory group
NHS England has appointed two senior nurses to lead the chief nursing officer and chief midwifery officer Black and minority ethnic strategic advisory group. The post NHS England appoints joint chairs...
View ArticleMary Seacole statue restored following vandalism incident
A beloved statue of Mary Seacole has been restored after it was vandalised in what was understood to be a racially motivated incident. The post Mary Seacole statue restored following vandalism incident...
View ArticleNHS pay: how unions in Scotland are advising nurses to vote
Nursing unions in Scotland have announced their plans for consulting their members over the 2024-25 NHS pay offer. The post NHS pay: how unions in Scotland are advising nurses to vote appeared first on...
View ArticleNurse leader calls for bravery in fight against racism
Nurses and midwives must do everything they can to combat racial discrimination, a leading nurse and equality campaigner has said. The post Nurse leader calls for bravery in fight against racism...
View ArticleScotland to introduce regular maternity inspections
Routine inspections of maternity services in Scotland will begin next year, it has been announced. The post Scotland to introduce regular maternity inspections appeared first on Nursing Times.
View ArticleOverseas nurses ‘pushed into poverty’ by UK visa policies
Internationally educated nurses are struggling to feed their children, going without food themselves and running up credit card debt because of cost of living pressures, a sobering new report has...
View ArticleNurse leader calls for greater investment in community innovation
There is so much opportunity for innovation in community nursing, but it must be backed by funding and resources, a leading nurse has said as she reflects on the last two decades in the field. The post...
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