New plan for reducing NHS reliance on single-use
The government has launched a new plan to phase out single-use medical items in the UK’s health services by 2045. The post New plan for reducing NHS reliance on single-use appeared first on Nursing...
View ArticleConsultation launched on revisions to senior nursing job profiles
A consultation has been launched on draft changes to the national NHS job profiles for senior nursing and midwifery roles. The post Consultation launched on revisions to senior nursing job profiles...
View ArticlePetition urges NMC to prioritise mental health during FtP
A new petition has urged the Nursing and Midwifery Council to prioritise mental health support for nurses going through the fitness to practise process. The post Petition urges NMC to prioritise mental...
View ArticleNeonatal nurse who faked qualifications jailed for five years
A woman who lied about her experience and qualifications to get a job as a senior nurse on a Welsh neonatal unit has been jailed for five years. The post Neonatal nurse who faked qualifications jailed...
View ArticleRCN publishes new independent sector employment standards
The Royal College of Nursing has published new employment standards for the independent health and social care sectors. The post RCN publishes new independent sector employment standards appeared first...
View ArticleWard manager denies favouring Letby but admits failings
The manager of the unit in which former nurse Lucy Letby murdered seven children has denied giving her preferential treatment – but admitted she should have acted sooner. The post Ward manager denies...
View ArticleCharity reports more than 500 nurses using food banks
Nurses make up more than 10% of the staff currently using food banks provided by NHS charities to cope with economic hardship, according to a snapshot survey. The post Charity reports more than 500...
View ArticleAdmiral Nurses to host face-to-face dementia clinics across the UK
Specialist nurses from a leading charity are set to travel around the UK and provide free face-to-face clinics for individuals and families living with dementia. The post Admiral Nurses to host...
View ArticleNHS 75: Nurses feature alongside celebrities in new exhibition
An exhibition celebrating the role charities have played in supporting the NHS throughout its history has kicked off this week, featuring stories from nurses about how funding has improved their...
View ArticleMacmillan Cancer Support appoints deputy CNO as trustee
A senior nurse at NHS England has been appointed as a trustee to one of the country's largest cancer charities. The post Macmillan Cancer Support appoints deputy CNO as trustee appeared first on...
View ArticleDialysis nurse to take on Silverstone pit crew to boost renal awareness
A retired renal nurse is set to compete with a motor-racing pit crew at this year’s Silverstone festival to see who can get their job done faster. The post Dialysis nurse to take on Silverstone pit...
View ArticleFundraising nurses to compete in Ms Great Britain finals
Two registered nurses will compete in the Ms Great Britain finals next week and have raised money for charities close to their hearts in the lead up. The post Fundraising nurses to compete in Ms Great...
View ArticleNurse aged 70 cycles over 330km to raise money for nursing charity
A 70-year-old nurse has celebrated the end of a gruelling 331km cycle to raise money for a charity which supports nursing and midwifery staff. The post Nurse aged 70 cycles over 330km to raise money...
View ArticleNightingale charity marks 90 years of nursing support
The chief executive of the Florence Nightingale Foundation has spoken to Nursing Times about the charity’s 90-year milestone and why its namesake is still relevant today. The post Nightingale charity...
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 ArticleHospice funding crisis raised in parliament by ex-CNO
A former chief nursing officer for England has called on the government to improve funding for hospices, as access to quality palliative and end-of-life care remains a postcode lottery. The post...
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