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Poll findings add to fears of ‘nursing exodus’ post-pandemic

Almost a third of nurses and midwives say they are more likely to leave their jobs now than they were a year ago after working through Covid-19 pressures, according to a snapshot survey. The research, by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), also found…

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Pioneering service supporting nurse mental health across five trusts

A nurse has told how the coronavirus pandemic has prompted her region to put in place a previously missing safety net for NHS staff struggling with mental health problems. Diane Hegley, a specialist occupational health nurse, works as part of a multidisciplinary team at the…

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New national mental health lead calls for ‘recovery’ approach to nurse wellbeing

Nurses need to be supported to see that there is a future beyond Covid-19, the new professional lead for mental health at the Royal College of Nursing has urged. In his first interview with Nursing Times since taking on the role at the end of…

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Nursing Times survey reveals state of nurses’ mental health one year into pandemic

Almost two-thirds of nurses feel their mental health has deteriorated since the initial peak of the pandemic last spring and that national wellbeing support is still not good enough, reveals a survey by Nursing Times. Our findings suggest a workforce feeling “utterly broken”, with some…

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Ministers still ‘considering’ nurse leadership plan for new public health system

The government has said nurse leadership will be “important” in its new public health unit but has failed to confirm at this stage whether the organisation will have a chief nurse or not. Further information was released this week via a press release about the…

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London ICU nurses raise concern over staffing and burn out in letter

Hundreds of critical care nursing staff from a London trust have come together to raise “very serious concerns” over staffing levels and burn out. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has received a letter from almost 250 members of staff who have worked in…

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Health visiting leader retires after 40 years in profession

One of the most influential voices in health visiting expressed optimism about the future of the profession today as she stepped down for retirement. Dr Cheryll Adams, a member of the Nursing Times editorial advisory board, has worked in health visiting for four decades and…

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Nurse leading change on plastics recyling at hospital trust

A nurse in Cornwall said to be on a "plastics recycling mission" is leading change in her trust to reduce the amount of waste from the hospital wards. A keen recycler at home, Hannah Rutter, deputy sister on the acute medical unit (AMU) at Royal…

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NMC given go-ahead for use of virtual FtP hearings beyond Covid-19

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has been given the green light to extend its use of virtual fitness-to-practise (FtP) hearings beyond the coronavirus pandemic. It comes as part of a seal of approval from the nursing regulator’s own council to allow the NMC to continue…

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Public urged to display posters on day nurses are due pay rise

Members of the public in England are being urged to decorate their windows with posters on 1 April to mark the day NHS nurses should receive a pay rise but will not because of government delays. The call to action is being led by a…

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RCN joins chorus of voices campaigning for global Covid-19 vaccine equity

The Royal College of Nursing has joined calls on global, national and local leaders to “accelerate vaccine equity” so that all countries can prioritise the protection of their nurses and health workers from Covid-19. The college has signalled its support for the World Health Organization…

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Nurse director organises Captain Tom-inspired fundraiser to boost wellbeing

A nurse leader who felt affected both physically and mentally by Covid-19 lockdown measures is heading up a fundraising campaign in the style of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore to get herself and her colleagues moving. Joanne Turner, a paediatric nurse by background who…

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Staff wellbeing ‘must be at heart’ of pandemic recovery, says NHS England

Supporting the health and wellbeing of staff has been earmarked among the top priorities of NHS England as it sets out its Covid-19 recovery plan. Other issues at the top of the agenda included recruitment and retention, as well as delivering the Covid-19 vaccination programme…

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April date confirmed for NMC consultation despite concerns over ‘fatigued’ workforce

A date has now been set for the delayed launch of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s consultation on its controversial draft community nursing standards. Views on the proposed specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN) and community specialist practice qualification (SPQ) standards will start to be…

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Nurse pay: PM asked to ‘urgently reconsider’ 1% proposal in wake of Scottish offer

Nurses in England will feel “increasingly bewildered” as they compare the pay offer in Scotland to that proposed by the prime minister, health unions have warned. The 14 unions fighting for a pay rise for NHS staff have once again written to Boris Johnson imploring…

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Early years review highlights health visitor workforce challenges

The government's early years adviser has called for action to address the decline in the number of health visitors in England, as part of measures to improve services for young children and families. The recommendation is among those made by MP Andrea Leadsom in her…

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Consultation launched on proposals to reform ‘rigid’ nurse regulation

The government has launched a new consultation on proposals to reform the regulation of health professionals, including nurses. The Department of Health and Social Care said the current UK model of regulation was “rigid and complex and needs to change”. It is therefore seeking to…

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NIHR appoints first-ever nursing director to boost nurse involvement in research

The UK’s publicly funded health research hub has appointed its very first director of nursing and midwifery. Professor Ruth Endacott, professor of clinical nursing at universities in Plymouth and Australia, will take up the newly created role at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)…

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Scotland makes surprise 4% pay offer for NHS staff including nurses

Nurses in Scotland received a dramatic 4% pay offer just hours before the government stopped implementing new policy ahead of a crucial Holyrood election. If accepted, average pay for a frontline NHS nurse will rise by £1,200 a year in 2021-22 after what appears to…

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Oral histories of Black and Asian midwives aim to inspire next generation

Nine midwives of Black and Asian heritage working in Manchester have shared their stories in a new book designed to encourage young people from these communities to join the profession. The literary project is a collaboration between the University of Manchester, Manchester University NHS Foundation…

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Nurse-led neonatal palliative care project to be rolled out nationally

A project described as the first-of-its-kind and that has transformed neonatal palliative care in London is to be rolled out across the UK, according to those behind the nurse-led initiative. They hope that the planned national rollout of the Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care…

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Warning ‘thousands’ of NHS staff will leave unless allowed Covid-19 recovery

Thousands of nurses and other staff may leave the NHS in the near future unless they are given the “time and space” to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a body representing trusts. The NHS Confederation warned the government that failing to take heed…

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Lockdown anniversary opportunity to reflect on ‘toughest year’ for NHS

Health and social care organisations have marked today’s anniversary of the UK going into its first lockdown by highlighting the challenges faced and sacrifices made by staff over the last 12 months. The Royal College of Nursing and the Nursing and Midwifery Council are among…

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Exclusive: Nurses look back on ‘terrifying and challenging’ peaks of Covid-19

One year on from the initial Covid-19 outbreak in the UK, Nursing Times visits one hard-hit London hospital to find out how nurses are feeling as the crisis starts to show signs of settling and to reflect on their experiences to date. Walking onto the…

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Sussex mental health trust appoints new chief nurse

A nurse leader who started her career as a healthcare assistant has been appointed chief nurse at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Jane Padmore, who has worked in mental health and learning disability services since 1990, will start her new role in August. “She…

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Senior nurses urge NHS staff to look out for ‘key signs of domestic abuse’

Senior nursing and midwifery figures at NHS England have signed a letter urging trust staff to help women seek treatment for sexual violence and abuse, in the wake of Sarah Everard’s murder. The number of people seeking support at NHS Sexual Assault Referral Clinics (SARCs)…

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Nursing and education leaders rally behind call for nurse in every school

The head of the Royal College of Nursing has called for a nurse in every school to combat the impact of social inequality on children's health. Dame Donna Kinnair's demand came in a report by The College of Medicine, a pressure group for integrated and…

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Uncertainty over Brexit consequences for cross-border Irish nurses

Confusion hangs over the registration status of nurses who work on both sides of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Media reports suggested this week that Brexit is forcing individual nurses who work in both countries to get dual registration. One newspaper even…

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Health and care budget for Covid-19 confirmed at eleventh hour

The government has announced a £7bn funding package for the NHS and adult social care to support the next phase of the Covid-19 response. The increase in the health and social care budget will cover the next six months and aims to not only meet…

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Hospital nurses in Bristol facing rising levels of patient violence

Nurses in Bristol are facing rising incidents of violence and aggression from patients and members of the public, prompting the launch of a new campaign. The problem was highlighted this week by inspectors following a visit in February to one of the city’s largest hospitals.…

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Nurses pioneer use of new ‘sponge’ alternative to endoscopy

Three nurses in London are pioneering the use of an innovative "sponge on a string" device to treat Barrett's Oesophagus (B.Oes) patients in what is thought to be a world first. The Cytosponge device has been in use at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation…

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CQC seeks to address ‘worrying variation’ in DNACPR practices

The Care Quality Commission has called for a new national approach to end-of-life planning and care in England, after finding "worrying variation" in experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The regulator today published the final report from a review it was asked by the government to…

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Nursing groups brand 1% uplift to public health budget ‘disappointing’

Community nursing leaders have condemned the government's announcement of a “minimal” 1% increase in the public health budget. With just two weeks to go before the new financial year the government revealed a funding settlement of £3.32bn for 2020-21 – a £45m rise on last…

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NMC pitches indefinite use of virtual fitness-to-practise hearings

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is proposing to extend its use of virtual fitness-to-practise (FtP) hearings beyond the coronavirus pandemic in cases “where it is fair and practical to do so”. The decision will be taken to members of NMC Council for approval next week. The…

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RCN urges prime minister to ‘stand by nurses who stood by him’

The prime minister must “stand by” the profession that saved his life when he was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 last year and reconsider his proposal for a 1% pay rise for NHS nurses, the Royal College of Nursing will urge. In an appeal to…

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£10m announced to roll out critical care nursing qualification

The government has announced £10m to support the introduction of what it described as a new nationally recognised critical care qualification for nurses. The qualification will be available to registered nurses working in intensive care as well as a number of allied health professions. "The…

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Wales becomes third UK country to pledge Covid-19 bonus for nurses

Wales has become the latest country in the UK to announce plans to give health and social care staff a bonus payment in recognition of their contributions during the coronavirus pandemic. The one-off payment is for £735 which, after deductions, will amount to roughly £500…

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New funding to boost simulated learning provision for student nurses

Universities in England are to receive government funding to help rapidly expand simulated learning facilities for nursing students, it has been announced. The move comes as part of a drive to allow greater flexibility for student nurses amid clinical placement limitations during the coronavirus pandemic.…

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‘Holistic and integrated’ care model needed for people with long Covid

New approaches to supporting people with long-term effects from Covid-19 should be urgently explored, with a focus on delivering “holistic” care, according to the latest report from an ongoing review being led by a nursing academic. Released today, the second publication from Dr Elaine Maxwell’s…

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Trusts told to consider redeploying nurses who refuse Covid-19 jab

Nurses who decline the Covid-19 vaccine could be redeployed to a different area, under new health service guidance for England. The updated document, dated 12 March 2021, states that employers can consider moving staff who have refused the vaccine to a “less exposure prone setting”.…

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Nurse leaders back National Day of Reflection to remember lives lost since Covid-19

The UK’s four chief nursing officers are among those who have signalled their support for a National Day of Reflection, to encourage the nation to reflect on loss during the pandemic and connect with those who are grieving. It comes as latest figures suggest almost…

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Research shows ‘large differences’ in Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy by ethnicity

Initiatives to boost uptake of the Covid-19 jab among some ethnic groups must “continue to be a priority” in the UK, researchers have warned, after a new study revealed high levels of vaccine hesitancy among those from Black, Pakistani and Bangladeshi backgrounds. It also showed…

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Nurse who delivered first Covid-19 jab issues appeal to BAME colleagues

The matron who became the first person in the world to deliver a Covid-19 vaccine outside of a clinical trial is appealing to colleagues from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds to have their jab. May Parsons, originally from the Philippines, is involved in…

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Nurse recognised for work on organ donation law change during Covid-19

A senior nurse who returned to practice in critical care to support the Covid-19 response while continuing to deliver a national programme of work to get specialist nurses ready for the move to an opt-out organ donation system has received international recognition. Cathy Miller, who…

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Speculation of higher pay award for nurses as backlash continues

Unconfirmed reports have emerged suggesting that the government is considering a U-turn on its recommendation for a 1% pay rise for NHS nurses and colleagues. According to The Times, nurses could receive a receive a pay boost of somewhere between 2-3% under plans currently being…

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Exclusive: Letter urges NMC to ‘reconsider’ latest community nursing plans

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is being urged to take its new draft community nursing standards back to the drawing board, because they are “not fit for purpose”, according to a group of high profile nursing leaders. The nursing regulator has already been forced to…

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NHS-funded nursing care rates rise by just 2% in ‘huge blow’ for sector

The government’s decision to increase the amount of money nursing homes can claim from the NHS to cover registered nursing care this year by just 2% will be “the final blow that sees some services close”, those representing the sector have warned. It has been…

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Successful pilot sees refugee nurses supported into NHS workforce

Refugees who were qualified as nurses in their home countries are being supported into work in the NHS as part of a pilot programme in Liverpool. Backed by chief nursing officer for England Ruth May, the North West Refugee Support Pilot scheme is a first-of-its-kind…

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NHS staff survey adds to concerns over wellbeing and discrimination

More than two in five health workers are feeling unwell because of work-related stress and more than a third are considering leaving their current organisation, the latest annual NHS staff survey has revealed. Results also identified further concerns over equality and discrimination in the health…

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Majority of health workforce experienced mental health problem in first wave

Almost 60% of health and social care workers experienced a mental heath disorder during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study. Those behind the study warned “we may be on the verge of a mental health crisis across the health…

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Tribute to nursing loss and achievements on anniversary of pandemic

The “immense” contribution and sacrifices of nurses during the coronavirus crisis were commemorated today to mark one year since the pandemic was officially declared. The Royal College of Nursing held a special online event this morning to “reflect” on the past 12 months including a…

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Union pledges to put safe nurse staffing ‘back on the agenda’ post-Covid

Safe staffing must be at the top of the UK agenda as the health service begins to remobilise after the latest surge of Covid-19, nurse leaders have warned. High-profile nurses at union Unison, who both also returned to practice to support the pandemic response, told…

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Keir Starmer calls for nurse pay to be put to a vote in parliament

The leader of the Labour Party has urged the prime minister to give MPs a vote on NHS staff pay, amid an ongoing backlash against the government’s proposals to give nurses just a 1% pay rise. Sir Keir Starmer was speaking at prime minster’s questions…

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US nurse staffing legislation ‘should save lives and money’

Improving nurse staffing levels in line with pending legislation in the US state of New York would likely save lives and prevent unnecessary costs, a new study has shown. Researchers at the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) at the University of Pennsylvania…

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The 2021 Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Nursing Times Awards are now welcoming entries. As everyone knows, it has been an exceptionally tough year and following the incredible efforts of you and your colleagues, it has never been more important to recognise the nursing…

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Conservative peer claims nurses are ‘well paid for the job’

A Tory peer has insisted that nurses are “well paid for the job” and that recruitment and retention is not a problem in the profession, as the row over the government’s 1% pay recommendation continues. Junior health minister Lord Bethell also said he did not…

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Covid-19: Student nurses assured they are covered by death-in-service scheme

Student nurses on unpaid clinical placements will be covered by the NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme, Health Education England has clarified. It comes after trade union Unite urged the government earlier this year to close a “loophole” in the scheme that left…

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NHS chief indicates nurses had been in line for 2.1% pay rise

The chief executive of NHS England has appeared to confirm that NHS nurses were supposed to receive a higher pay rise this year than the 1% that is being proposed by the government. At a Health and Social Care Committee meeting today, Sir Simon Stevens…

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Government responds to accusations of ‘making its mind up’ on 1% NHS pay rise

The government has insisted that it will consider the recommendations of the independent NHS Pay Review Body on nurse pay “very carefully”, amid accusations that it had already decided on a 1% uplift. Speaking in the House of Commons earlier today, shadow health secretary for…

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Covid-19 infection control guidance ‘based on outdated evidence’

Government guidelines for limiting Covid-19 infections in healthcare settings are “fundamentally flawed and need replacing”, a review commissioned by the Royal College of Nursing has warned. It found that the current UK-wide infection prevention and control guidelines for Covid-19 were based on “outdated evidence” and…

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Nurse pay row continues as government urged to change course

Backlash over proposals for a 1% pay rise for NHS nurses is continuing as unions demand the government to “think again”. Over the weekend, prime minister Boris Johnson said he was “massively grateful” to health and care staff for their work during the coronavirus pandemic…

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Nursing Times relaunches survey on nurse wellbeing and Covid-19

How is your mental health at this stage of the coronavirus pandemic and have you been supported? Nursing Times is seeking your views as part of research for its ongoing nurse wellbeing campaign. We launched Covid-19: Are You OK? in April 2020 in recognition that…

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Nursing Times questions Hancock over nurse pay recommendation

Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock tonight attempted to defend the government's 1% pay recommendation for nurses by saying it "reflects the difficult financial circumstances that the country is in". Mr Hancock was questioned by Nursing Times at the Downing Street briefing this evening following…

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Risk of burnt-out nurses ‘walking away’ if given low pay rise

A leading researcher in nurse wellbeing has warned that a meagre pay rise for nurses after what they had endured during Covid-19 could be “the straw that broke the camel’s back”. Nurse academic Professor Jill Maben (pictured above), from the University of Surrey, has been…

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Exclusive: Nurses to be offered ‘restorative supervision’ in wake of Covid-19

A first-of-its-kind professional nurse advocate scheme has been launched by NHS England to try and support the recovery of the nursing workforce in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In an exclusive opinion piece for Nursing Times, English chief nursing officer Ruth May announced that…

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RCN sets up industrial action fund following 1% pay rise proposal

The Royal College of Nursing has responded to the government’s recommendation for a 1% nurse pay rise by organising a £35m fund that can be used to compensate nurses should they wish to strike. The college, which is campaigning for a 12.5% pay rise for…

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Minister says 1% nurse pay uplift ‘the most’ government can afford

Health minister and former nurse Nadine Dorries has claimed a 1% pay increase for nurses and NHS workers is “the most” the government can afford. Speaking to Sky News this morning, Ms Dorries said she wanted every nurse to understand that the government was “hugely…

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Government suggestion of 1% pay rise for nurses branded an ‘insult’

Nurses and the unions that represent them have reacted with anger and dismay at the government’s suggestion of a 1% pay rise for NHS staff. The recommendation from the government to the NHS Pay Review Body was revealed last night and led to widespread condemnation…

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Inquiry to revisit long-term funding needs of social care in wake of Covid-19

An inquiry has been launched into the effect of Covid-19 on adult social care and the long-term funding the sector will require following the pandemic. The Housing, Communities, and Local Government (HCLG) Committee is calling for evidence to help inform its new investigation into the…

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UK nursing universities continue to rank highly despite Covid-19 challenges

The same three UK universities have once again been rated among the top 10 in the world for nursing studies despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, University of Pennsylvania in the US has retained…

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Nurse says racist patients have questioned if she is ‘qualified enough’

A nurse of more than 20 years has told how patients have questioned her competence and refused treatment from her simply because of the colour of her skin. The nurse, who has given her name only as Elita, has spoken out about her experiences as…

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Hospice nurses launch contemporary model of nursing at end of life

Nurses have the power to be “absolute change agents” in end-of-life care, according to hospice nursing leaders who are on a mission to help nurses in all sectors recognise and articulate the value the profession can bring to people during death and bereavement. To mark…

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Budget ‘worrying sign’ that nurses will receive low pay rise, says RCN

Nurses and their colleagues have been let down by the chancellor’s 2021 budget, which did not address nurse pay and was "strangely silent" about health and social care services, leaders have warned. The Royal College of Nursing said Rishi Sunak’s failure to set aside money…

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CQC finds nurse gaps in Kent community service ‘causing pressure’

Nurse shortages in a community mental health service are piling additional pressure on existing staff and mean patients are not always receiving continuity of care, inspectors warned. They found that Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust was facing particular issues in recruiting…

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Europe’s nurses need more training to ‘reduce biases’ around LGBT+ issues

Calls have been made to ensure nurses across Europe are trained to be “compassionate and culturally aware” towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people, after new research found staff from strict religious backgrounds were more likely to have “negative attitudes” towards these patients. Researchers…

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Analysis: How the pandemic has affected children and their nurses

Children and the nurses who look after them have been hit by a wave of secondary impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. From a rise in late presentation for care, mental health referrals and self-harm, to communication barriers due to mask wearing and virtual appointments –…

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Delay to full pay deal for Scottish nurses ‘unacceptable’, warn unions

Health unions have written to the Scottish Government expressing their anger and disappointment over its handling of a new pay deal for nurses and other NHS staff in the country. The intervention follows health secretary Jeane Freeman’s announcement last week that negotiations for the 2021-22…

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Nurse-led book offers ‘snapshot’ of children’s experiences of Covid-19

An international group of children’s nursing experts has released a new e-book that gives a glimpse of young people’s experiences of the coronavirus pandemic in different parts of the world. The book contains drawings, pictures, poems and narrative from 55 children aged between four and…

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RCN restarts presidential election following disqualification row

Nominations for the next Royal College of Nursing president will re-open this week – more than six months after the initial election process was suspended. Those who have been RCN members for at least five years will be able to put themselves forward for the…

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Analysis: Why nurses will be crucial to joining up health and social care

The government will be ignoring the input of nurses at "its peril" if ambitious plans to integrate health and social care in England are to succeed, nursing leaders have warned. A white paper published last month set out sweeping legislative changes designed to force greater…

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Government faces questions over ‘barely changing’ nurse vacancy rate

Nurse vacancy rates in England have barely moved in the past year despite government claims of record numbers of nurses working in the NHS, the latest official figures suggest. The NHS Digital vacancy statistics up to December 2020 show that between the second and third…

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Tory MP says nurse pay rise demand ‘one for the fairies’

A Conservative MP has branded the Royal College of Nursing's demand for a 12.5% pay rise for nurses as unrealistic and “one for the fairies”. Speaking during the BBC Politics North show on Sunday, Karl McCartney, MP for Lincoln, was quizzed by staff nurse Mel…

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BAME nurses still facing three times higher levels of discrimination

Nurses from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who work in the NHS in England continue to face much higher levels of discrimination at work compared with White colleagues, latest data reveals. The 2020 Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) report showed that the proportion…

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Specialist mental health support service launched for Scotland’s nurses

Nurses in Scotland now have access to a new specialist service offering confidential mental health and addiction treatment and support. The Workforce Specialist Service will support anyone who belongs to a regulated profession within health and social care in the country and will be delivered…

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