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Covid-response nurses face job losses at public health agency

Nurses working at the public health agency responsible for the pandemic response in England are now facing job losses because of budget cuts. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which took over responsibility for the Covid-19 response in England from Public Health England and NHS…

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Protect the environment by reducing unnecessary glove use, nurses urged

The Royal College of Nursing is urging nurses to do their part for the environment by “making one change” and cutting down on unnecessary glove use. The college’s annual Glove Awareness Week runs this year from 2 to  9 May, and coincides with World Hand…

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Nurses ‘regathering strength’ and eager for change, say union chiefs

Union leaders have recognised the “determination” of nurses and colleagues who, despite feeling burnt out and exhausted, are eager to fight for change and address a range of workforce challenges. Unison’s national nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood and head of health Sara Gorton have reflected on…

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Steam train renamed in tribute to nursing profession

A steam locomotive in North Yorkshire has been renamed “Nightingale and Seacole” to honour the courage of nurses working on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic. The locomotive, which was built in 1916, previously had the name “Illingworth”, and runs on the Embsay & Bolton…

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Care home nurses let down by ‘unlawful’ Covid-19 policies

Care home nurses and residents were failed by the government’s “unlawful” decision in the early stages of the pandemic to have hospitals discharge patients directly to care homes without putting in place sufficient precautions against the spread of Covid-19, the High Court has ruled. In…

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Racism against nurses and other health workers ‘rife’

Union leaders have shared disturbing examples of racism experienced by health service staff and have pledged to ramp up efforts to address the issue. One nurse had been called the “N-word” by a patient, while another health worker was described as a "monkey in shoes”,…

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Concerns flagged over exploitation and poor treatment of overseas nurses

A “shocking” number of nurses from overseas are winding up “in trouble” or sanctioned within their first few months of working in the UK partly because of a lack of induction and support, a conference has heard. The issue was raised during a panel session…

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Some health staff with long Covid feel forced to return to work ‘too soon’

Concerns have been raised that nurses and health workers with long Covid have returned to work before they felt well enough because of fear of losing their jobs and “shockingly bad” treatment from managers. A snapshot survey from the union Unison has today revealed that…

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Government’s 50k nurses initiative ‘having no impact’ on vacancies

The nursing workforce shortage in England is set to remain severe even though the NHS is on track to meet its recruitment target of 50,000 more nurses by 2024, according to a report from a health policy think tank. The report’s conclusions echo those of…

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Study finds association between CNS care and survival in cancer patients

Ensuring that cancer patients have good access to care from a designated clinical nurse specialist (CNS) could improve their chances of survival, a new study has found. Previous research has shown that cancer patients who have good CNS care are more likely to receive anticancer…

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Conference hears about plight and ‘courage’ of Ukraine’s health workers

Some health workers in Ukraine are being taken hostage while others are in desperate need of body armour and power supplies to keep themselves and their patients safe while the Russian invasion continues, a conference has heard. Delegates of Unison’s annual health conference were moved…

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Rising fuel prices and parking fees upping financial pressure on nurses

The re-introduction of parking charges at NHS trusts in England and Northern Ireland, together with the rising cost of fuel, are putting additional financial strain on nurses already under pressure from low pay and rising prices, according to a survey. The union Unison, which carried…

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‘Despair’ as government again rejects workforce planning law amendment

The government has once again rejected calls to introduce an independent workforce planning system to determine how many nurses and other health staff are truly needed in England to meet demand. Speaking during a debate last night about the upcoming Health and Care Bill, Conservative…

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Union moves to stamp out ‘unacceptable sexual harassment culture’ in nursing

Nurses have spoken out about their experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace and have voted in favour of action to address this “unacceptable” culture within nursing. The movement follows the disturbing findings of a Nursing Times and Unison survey in 2021 which revealed 60%…

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Workforce crisis leaving health staff under ‘intolerable’ stress, hears conference

Dangerous staffing levels within the health service are seeing wards “often” operating without any registered nurses at all, a conference in Liverpool has heard. The situation is having a negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of health workers to the point where some…

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Nurse appointed chief executive of large mental health trust

A mental health trust in the South East of England has appointed its former nurse director to the position of chief executive. Dr Jane Padmore has served as Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s interim chief executive since January 2022 and will now take on the…

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Further cases of unexplained childhood hepatitis identified

The number of children affected by an unexplained surge in hepatitis in the UK has increased to 108, while cases have also now been identified in other parts of Europe and the US. Public health officials in the UK said their investigations were “increasingly” pointing…

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Removal of Covid-19 guidance on protecting pregnant nurses branded ‘reckless’

Health unions and organisations have raised serious concerns about the government’s “reckless” removal of Covid-19 guidance on how pregnant staff should be protected in the workplace. The Royal College of Midwives, Unison and Unite are among those who have written to the Department of Health…

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MP responds to unions’ anger over lockdown drinks comments

A Conservative MP who caused outrage when he claimed “many” nurses had broken coronavirus lockdown rules by having after-work staff room drinks, has responded to union complaints about his comments. In a reply letter shared by the Royal College of Nursing, Michael Fabricant, MP for…

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Scotland’s community nurses receive ‘modest’ mileage rate increase

Community nurses in Scotland are set to receive a “temporary” increase to the mileage rates they can claim, amid significant rises in fuel costs and after successful lobbying from unions. The move from the NHS Scotland Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee (STAC) will see NHS…

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