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International experts agree definition of ‘remission’ in type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes should be considered in “remission” once they have sustained their blood sugars at a “normal” level for at least three months without taking diabetes medication, international experts have agreed. A new consensus statement from leaders in the field, such as…

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NHS England announces new nurse leads and genetic testing for rare diabetes

A new lead nursing role is to be implemented across NHS trusts in England to help improve identification of a rare form of diabetes and better support those with the condition. The move comes as part of a new NHS genetic testing drive aimed at…

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Sue Tranka takes up post as new chief nurse for Wales

Sue Tranka has today taken up the post of chief nursing officer for Wales, the first person to hold the role from an ethnic minority background. She has prioritised work on the health and wellbeing of the Welsh nursing workforce along with staff recruitment and…

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Analysis: Student numbers rise but retention challenges remain

A much-needed rise in the number of students on nursing courses across the UK this year has been welcomed, but it comes with a stark warning on the need to ramp up efforts to retain them and ensure they enter the workforce in future. It…

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RCN Congress to be online only due to ‘serious allegations of sexual harassment’

The Royal College of Nursing has cancelled its annual conference as a face-to-face event because of “serious allegations of sexual harassment” and after taking independent legal advice. Instead, the event this year will take place as a “fully virtual event”, the college said in a…

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Research nurse reflects on challenges and lessons of Oxford vaccine trial

A senior research nurse who was redeployed from running cancer studies to manage a Covid-19 vaccine trial has spoken of her privilege at playing such a vital role in the pandemic response. Mandy Edwards is a Cancer Research UK senior research nurse for Wales, who…

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Award launched in honour of Julie Bolus to ‘sustain the passion’ of late nurse

A new rising star nursing award is being launched in honour of an inspirational nurse leader who died earlier this year after a short illness. The award has been set up by the Good Governance Institute (GGI) in the name of Julie Bolus, who had…

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Nurses share views on move to mandatory Covid-19 jabs in care homes

With Covid-19 vaccination set to become mandatory for staff working in care homes in England this autumn, Nursing Times has spoken to nurses and leaders about their views on the controversial policy. New legislation will mean that, from 11 November, all staff will need two…

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‘A bleak picture’: Nurse vacancies increase across English NHS

The number of NHS nurse vacancies in England has spiked by a significant 12% in the past few months, latest data has revealed. The Royal College of Nursing said news of worsening nurse shortages should “stun” ministers into taking action. “This should stun ministers to…

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New reasonable adjustments training launched for primary care staff

General practice nurses are being offered new training that aims to make primary care services more accessible and inclusive for patients with learning disabilities and autism. The #MyGPandMe training is being rolled out nationally as part of a campaign to address health inequalities. “Small changes…

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Patient safety alert issued over use of valved respirators in surgical procedures

A national patient safety alert has warned against the use of valved FFP3 respirators and Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in surgical and invasive procedures, following cases of infections. Although the alert was issued by NHS England on 25 August, infection prevention leaders say they…

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Nurse workforce warning issued in response to Scottish NHS recovery plan

The Royal College of Nursing has said the Scottish Government must do more to ensure the country has enough nurses now and for the future, after ministers released details of their £1bn NHS recovery plan. First minister Nicola Sturgeon and health secretary Humza Yousaf launched…

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A history of nursing in Britain: the 1990s to 2005

Nursing prepares for the 21st century by revolutionising training and taking on greater responsibility (article first published 2005) An interesting period dawned in 1990. There was a feel that the UK probably had a small surplus of nurses. But by the end of the decade,…

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A history of nursing in Britain: the 1950s

The NHS becomes established but the now-familiar problem of nurse shortages begins to emerge (article first published 2005) Two years after the NHS began, it was starting to become clear just how much of a change this really was for nurses while the UK was…

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A history of nursing in Britain: the 1940s

War rages across the world, the NHS is born and the nuclear and antibiotic ages begin (article first published 2005) Britain was at a low ebb as the 1940s began. German bombing had devastated towns and cities across the country, destroying military, industrial and civilian…

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A history of nursing in Britain: the 1930s

Pressure mounts for state-funded health care, nursing faces staff shortages and war looms (article first published 2005) The early 1930s were dominated by the worldwide economic depression, which followed the Wall Street crash of 1929. The aftermath of the 1914–1918 war had left European economies…

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A history of nursing in Britain: the 1920s

The economy is in crisis, birth control becomes a strategy and nursing sets up its first council (article first published 2005) As the country recovered from the effects of war, the Liberal coalition government led by David Lloyd George promised to build ‘a land fit…

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Senior nurse to leave Southampton trust after 30 years for director of nursing role

A deputy chief nurse who has worked at a trust in Southampton for the past 30 years is moving on to take up a director of nursing role in the Isle of Wight. Juliet Pearce has been described by colleagues as being an “integral part”…

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Nursing must be represented in Scottish Covid-19 inquiry, urges union

A judge-led public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland has been welcomed by nursing and midwifery leaders. The Scottish Government has said the inquiry, announced earlier this week, will be established by the end of 2021 “to scrutinise decisions taken in…

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Report reveals ‘lived experience of nursing’ during pandemic

Recommendations to improve working conditions for nurses in Northern Ireland have been made following a study exploring the experiences of the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic. RCN Northern Ireland surveyed more than 600 nurses across the country between April 2020 and March 2021 and asked…

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Nurses starting careers during Covid-19 report feeling ‘unprepared’ and ‘anxious’

More than two thirds (70%) of early career and student nurses and midwives believe they have missed out on vital learning experiences as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a snapshot survey has revealed. The findings also showed that, of the students polled, more than…

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Petition on health visiting sparks ‘disappointing’ government response

A petition calling on ministers to provide funding to local authorities in England to protect health visiting provision has passed 10,000 signatures, prompting a response from the government. However, the statement from the government has been branded as “disappointing” by organisations representing health visitors who…

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New chief nurse takes up post at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells

A new chief nurse, Joanna Haworth, has joined Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust this month. Ms Haworth was appointed to the role at the Kent provider in April, as reported earlier in the year by Nursing Times. “My focus for the first three to…

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Free parking for all Scottish hospital nurses moves a step closer  

Permanent free parking for nursing staff at hospitals across Scotland has moved a step closer, after the buyout of the last two private finance initiative (PFI) car parks in Glasgow and Dundee. The Scottish Government has provided funding for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to…

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Moving A&E patients to other departments has ‘high mishap rate’

Moving emergency care patients to other hospital departments by wheelchair or trolley is prone to a high rate of mishaps, with nearly 40% leading to incidents, according to Australian researchers. Improved transport training and adequate pre-transport preparation are needed, said the authors of the study,…

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Scotland’s CNO announces departure citing ‘personal reasons’

Scotland’s chief nursing officer Professor Amanda Croft has stood down from the role for personal reasons, the Scottish Government has said. She was appointed in December 2020, following the resignation of long-standing former incumbent Professor Fiona McQueen. Professor Croft’s departure comes on the same day…

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Pioneering project to recruit overseas nurses into community jobs

A new project has been launched to help better facilitate the recruitment of nurses from overseas to work within community services in the NHS in England. The collaboration between the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) and NHS England and NHS Improvement aims to understand the enablers…

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Northern Ireland’s CNO to take on senior role with NHS England

The chief nursing officer for Northern Ireland is to step down after almost nine years in post and take up a new role with NHS England, it has been announced. Professor Charlotte McArdle is set to become the deputy CNO for patient safety and improvement…

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Husband charged with murder of Leeds nurse

The husband of a nurse found dead in their home in Leeds has been charged with her murder and is due to appear in court today. Colleagues of Eileen Barrott, a 50-year-old nurse at St James’s Hospital, have paid tribute following her death on Sunday…

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Respected nurse leader named lord-lieutenant of South Yorkshire

Professor Dame Hilary Chapman has this week been named as the next lord-lieutenant of South Yorkshire. She was one of the country’s most prominent chief nurses and is credited with making major contributions to health policy, healthcare delivery and system reform. She is probably most…

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Inspectors warn of ‘significant downturn’ in services at Morecambe Bay trust

Fresh concerns have been raised about a trust once at the centre of a major maternity care scandal, after inspectors witnessed a “significant downturn” in the quality of services it provides and called for substantial improvements. An independent inquiry into University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay…

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Nurses demand meeting with health secretary over ‘dangerous’ pay deal

A grassroots network of nurses has called for a meeting with the health and care secretary to discuss their concerns about a 3% pay deal. Nurses United, which has been campaigning for a 15% pay increase for the profession, has written to Sajid Javid to…

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New cervical screening education standards launched for Scotland

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has published new cervical screening education standards, which it says will promote safe, effective cervical screening practice. The update is primarily in response to Scotland’s adoption last year of high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (Hr-HPV) testing as the primary screening method…

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Finalists of the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards revealed

The students, educators and organisations that have made the shortlist for the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards have been announced today. It is with great pleasure that we can reveal those who have made the shortlist to be named Student Nurse of the Year in…

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Health secretary opens new cancer care centre in Cumbria

A new £35m cancer care centre has been officially opened by the health and social care secretary in Carlisle, making it one of the biggest combined cancer treatment services in the country. The new centre, housed in the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, has become the…

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NICE ‘pauses’ publication of updated guideline on treating ME/CFS

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has paused publication of updated guidance on myalgic encephalomyelitis or encephalopathy, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). NICE announced the pause on Tuesday, noting that, under its process to date, it had been unable to produce…

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RCN calls for meeting with Scottish ministers ‘as matter of urgency’ amid pay row

Fresh calls have been made on the Scottish Government to demonstrate that it values the nursing workforce, as a row with unions over the latest pay deal continues. The Royal College of Nursing has today criticised Scotland’s cabinet secretary for health and social care, Humza…

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Research reveals optimal usage time and effectiveness of different face masks

Respirator masks have been hailed as the “go-to” face covering to mitigate Covid-19, according to new research from the University of Surrey A new study, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials today, explored the effectiveness of 11 masks, including four respirators, three medical and…

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‘Inspirational’ nurse welcomed home by colleagues after Tokyo Olympics

A nurse who represented refugees at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer has been welcomed home by his colleagues in London, who have described feeling proud and honoured to have “such a role model” on their team. Cyrille Tchatchet II, a physical health lead…

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Pay decision for Northern Ireland nurses ‘not possible’ before October

A final decision on pay uplifts for nurses in Northern Ireland on the Agenda for Change contract will “not be possible before October”, according to warnings from unions. The Royal College of Nursing said that, despite hopes of a 3% increase broadly in line with…

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UK nurses ‘stand in solidarity’ with colleagues in Afghanistan

Nurses from across the UK have signalled their support for nursing and health colleagues in Afghanistan, as the devastating takeover of the Taliban continues. Members of the profession have called for the “protection and support” of the healthcare workforce in Afghanistan amid the political turmoil.…

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School nurse sounds alarm over planned cuts to Hampshire nursing services

A school nurse has spoken out against controversial plans to cut back public health nursing services in Hampshire, warning that if the proposals go ahead a worrying precedence could be set for other local authorities to follow suit. Selena Brash, a clinical team lead with…

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School nurses to equip pupils with wellbeing ‘toolbox’ over summer break

School nurses in Walsall have stressed that the work they do to support children and young people's mental health and wellbeing is just as vital during the holidays as it is during term times. The school nursing team at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is running…

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GOSH hopes new badges will ’empower’ international nurses

A children’s hospital is introducing a badge for international nurses to support their transition to a new country and working environment. The badges, which are being rolled out by Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital (GOSH) in London, read: “I’m experienced in what I do but…

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Filipino nurse trailblazer appointed director of nursing for new merger trust

The most senior Filipino nurse in the UK has spoken about his pride over being appointed director of nursing for a newly created mega trust. With his new job, Edmund Tabay is thought to now be the first nurse from the Philippines to hold a…

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More experts speak up against Hampshire plans to cut public health nursing

A group of influential women's health organisations has urged Hampshire County Council to reconsider its controversial plans to scale back health visiting and school nursing services in the area as a "matter of urgency". The Royal College of Midwives, the Royal College of Obstetricians and…

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RCN launches pay consultation as Northern Ireland deal draws closer

A consultation has launched today for nurses in England and Wales to share their views on their 3% pay rise, as their counterparts in Northern Ireland look set to receive the same award. The Royal College of Nursing will use the results of its consultation…

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Nurses praised by CQC for ‘breaking down barriers’ around continence and stoma care

Inspectors have commended the work of nurses at a specialist community health service who were described as a “lifeline” by patients under their care. The Care Quality Commission has awarded the Coloplast Care Nursing and Telehealth service an “outstanding” rating in its most recent inspection.…

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Banning drinking water for staff on wards ‘misguided’, warns union

The Royal College of Midwives is calling for "common sense" from NHS trusts and boards on staff access to water and other drinks. The college is concerned that the health and wellbeing of midwives could be in jeopardy as a result of having limited opportunities…

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People with learning disabilities ‘failed again’ as CQC closes unit over abuse

The Care Quality Commission has closed a Staffordshire mental health hospital after finding evidence of unsafe patient care and abusive treatment by staff. The CQC re-inspected Eldertree Lodge, a 41-bed inpatient facility for adults with learning disabilities and autism, in May and June after giving…

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ParalympicsGB nursing team heads to Tokyo ready for delayed games

A nurse has spoken about her excitement as she finally makes her way to Tokyo to take on an important role supporting athletes participating in the delayed Paralympic Games. Kim Brinkworth will lead a nursing team made up of four other nurses that will be…

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New global nursing challenge seeks to boost vaccine equity and uptake

Elevating the voices of nurses and midwives in order to improve vaccination coverage around the world is the ambition of a new initiative being launched today. The Voices for Vaccines global challenge will provide funding and support for selected nurses and midwives to bring to…

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Union calls for ‘honest conversation’ with public to halt abuse against health staff

More than a third of doctors have faced recent verbal attacks from patients or visitors, while just over a quarter have witnessed violence or abuse against their nursing colleagues, results of a new survey have revealed. A survey of more than 2,400 doctors and medical…

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England drives record rise in student nurses despite falls in devolved nations

A record number of students have been accepted onto nursing courses across the UK for 2021, but a breakdown of the latest data shows a drop in incoming students in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Today the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has published its…

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Nurses support virtual roll out of diabetes self-management course

Diabetes specialist nurses, dietitians and doctors have helped deliver a virtual version of an established diabetes management course to more than 1,000 patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) course for people with type 1 diabetes has been running for…

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NHS waiting list estimates ‘confirm immense task ahead’ for nurses

As many as 14 million people could be on NHS waiting lists in England by the autumn of 2022 unless action is taken to boost the health service's capacity, new analysis has suggested. The Royal College of Nursing said these latest figures confirmed the “immense…

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Creation of community-based specialist nurse post marks UK first for charity

A charity has expanded its network of specialist nurses dedicated to supporting the transition of young people from child to adult health services with the creation of its first community-based post. Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity has provided funding to allow East London NHS Foundation…

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‘Harrowing’ video reveals abuse faced by Lanarkshire health staff

A hard-hitting video has exposed the “harsh reality” of nurses and colleagues who have been subjected to abuse, racism and violent threats at work – especially over Covid-19 vaccines. Nurses, vaccination teams, a consultant and other health colleagues working in Lanarkshire, Scotland, have come together…

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Spike in mental health absences among NHS staff after difficult winter

Mental health-related absences among the UK’s NHS workforce have jumped by almost 40% over the past few months, following the winter wave of Covid-19, new data suggests. It was also revealed that almost 4,000 more staff were off work in June 2021 because of their…

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RCN announces timetable for consultation on 3% pay award

The Royal College of Nursing will email its members in England and Wales next week asking them to provide feedback on the 3% pay offer. The college’s consultation on NHS pay will open at 9am on 12 August and close at noon on 13 September.…

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Fears new bill will allow for ‘political interference’ in overseas nurse recruitment

Patient safety in the UK could be compromised and poorer nations' healthcare undermined by post-Brexit changes to nurse migration rules, nursing leaders have warned. The Professional Qualifications Bill, which is set to affect both overseas nurses coming to the UK and British nurses working abroad, was…

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‘Encouraging’ study gives clues for avoiding ventilation of Covid-19 patients

Treating hospitalised Covid-19 patients with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces the need for invasive ventilation, according to a new study. The Respiratory Strategies in Covid-19; CPAP, High-flow, and Standard Care (RECOVERY-RS) trial compared three commonly used non-invasive breathing support methods to determine which worked…

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Covid-19 jab programme to be extended to teens aged 16 and 17

A first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will soon be offered to healthy 16- and 17-year-olds in the UK, following the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Health and social care secretary Sajid Javid said he had accepted the recommendation…

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Proposal to give more nurses right to hand out overdose-reversal medicine

The government wants to give more nurses access to a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, in a bid to curb spiralling numbers of drug-related deaths. A consultation has been launched to amend current regulations in order to allow a…

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‘Enough is enough’: Open letter calls for end to Covid-related abuse against health workers

Leading health organisations have come together to take a stand against a rising tide of abuse and violence against nurses and other NHS staff amid the latest phase of the coronavirus pandemic. An open letter, published today and signed by nine representatives such as the…

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Analysis: Why nursing needs to act now on sustainability

The coronavirus pandemic has placed a stark lens on the impact that health and care services can have on the environment, with nurses telling us they want to harness on this to drive forward sustainable change once and for all. Nurses championing the green agenda…

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Nursing and trust leaders condemn carjacking of hospital worker

Police are appealing for information after a woman, believed to be a nurse, was carjacked outside the hospital where she works in Belfast. It is understood the victim had just finished a nightshift at Mater Hospital when she was sitting in her car and a…

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Workforce wellbeing to remain priority for NHS, pledges new chief

Supporting the health and wellbeing of NHS staff will remain “central” to the health service’s future and its recovery from Covid-19, the new chief executive of NHS England has pledged. Amanda Pritchard became the first woman to hold the top role at NHS England when…

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Kent nurses help to boost learning disability health check uptake

Having a learning disability nurse involved in the organisation and delivery of annual health checks at general practices for people with a learning disability can help to improve uptake, a trial suggests. The project saw learning disability nurses from Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust…

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Analysis: Future of community and public health nursing under the spotlight

Community and public health nursing leaders have spoken to Nursing Times of their hopes and concerns for the future, as they navigate a period of challenge and change. A major review is underway to update the regulatory standards that underpin these fields of nursing for…

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Union leader and NHS staff targeted with ‘vile abuse’ over Covid-19 vaccines

The leader of the Royal College of Midwives has received a wave of "vile" abuse and threats online after she publicly encouraged pregnant women to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The college has condemned the comments targeting its chief executive and general secretary, Gill Walton, and…

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Rainbow appears over memorial for NHS staff who died during pandemic

Tributes have been paid to NHS staff who died during the Covid-19 pandemic through the creation of a large outdoor art installation made up of hundreds of hand-painted, life-size frontline workers. Last week, a rainbow – a symbol which has been widely used in messages…

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NHS pay award: Reaction from nursing profession and next steps

Nurses across the NHS in England and Wales have been left “disappointed and angry” following the latest pay deal, which has come after months of delays and is way below levels being campaigned for. Unions and other representatives have told Nursing Times a 3% rise…

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