Northern Ireland’s outgoing health minister ‘deeply regrets’ nurse pay limbo

The outgoing health minister for Northern Ireland has used his final day in office to pay tribute to the workforce and acknowledge the fact that nurses in the country are still without a pay deal. Robin Swann, who was appointed minister of health in January…

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More training needed to stamp out ‘yuck factor’ over maggot therapy

More training is needed to help nurses overcome the “yuck factor” preventing them from using maggot therapy in wound care, a study originally launched with Nursing Times in 2017 has found. The study, carried out by researchers in Swansea, was designed to investigate whether squeamishness…

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Midwives in Scotland vote to strike over ‘insulting’ pay offer

Midwives in Scotland have overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action over the Scottish Government’s “insulting” pay offer. The Royal College of Midwives in Scotland received a turnout of 61% of those eligible to vote – above the government's 50% turnout threshold – in a…

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Nurses working one out of five days for free, report finds

Nurses are working one out of every five days for free because of a decade of real terms pay cuts, new analysis has revealed. The Royal College of Nursing, responsible for the commissioning of the analysis, warned this “exploitation of nursing staff cannot be tolerated…

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Public avoiding NHS in Scotland amid fears of overburdening services

Nearly half of adults in Scotland are avoiding the NHS when they should be seeking care, according to a new YouGov poll. The poll found that people in Scotland were avoiding the NHS because they were concerned about putting additional pressure on the health service,…

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Largest health union suspends strike ballot in Scotland

The union Unison has suspended its strike ballot of nurses in Scotland and will now consult its members on a new pay deal offered to NHS staff in the country. The move follows the fresh pay offer put forward by the Scottish Government last week…

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‘Crunch point’: Unison opens strike ballot for nurses over pay

Nurses must use a vital opportunity to fight for change and force the government into taking much-needed action on pay by voting to strike, Unison’s health leader has said in an exclusive interview. Today marks the opening of Unison’s industrial action ballot in England, Wales…

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Winners of the 2022 Nursing Times Awards revealed

The winners of the 2022 Nursing Times Awards have been announced at a dazzling event held in London on 26 October. There were winners across 25 categories including Rising Star, Nurse of the Year and Team of the Year. "I hope that our awards can…

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NT Awards 2022: Nurse leader from Scotland wins lifetime achievement award

Diane Murray has been recognised by the UK’s chief nursing officers for her outstanding achievements as a nurse leader, both nationally and internationally. Ms Murray was the deputy chief nursing officer for Scotland until November 2021 and has since then taken part in consultancy work.…

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Prime minister claims pay offer for nurses is ‘very strong’

Rishi Sunak has described the recent pay increase for NHS staff as “very strong” during his first appearance at Prime Minister's Questions. Mr Sunak also said the Conservative Party “will always support our hardworking nurses”, at the session which took place in parliament today. Richard…

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Leaders react to reappointment of Steve Barclay as health secretary

Health leaders are once again calling on a new health secretary to prioritise severe workforce shortages and nurse pay, as the Conservative government announces the reappointment of Steve Barclay. This is the third time in less than four months the government has appointed a health…

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RCN Wales ‘ready and waiting’ for discussions with minister on fair pay

Nursing leaders in Wales have made a direct appeal to the country’s health minister to take responsibility for nurse pay and protect NHS services, as a strike ballot of the profession heads into its final week. Helen Whyley, director of the Royal College of Nursing…

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Care home guidance to support those with learning disabilities and dementia

New national guidance has been developed to help care homes in Scotland provide the right care for people with a learning disability who also have dementia. The My New Home guidance from Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and the Care Inspectorate is intended to help care…

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Nurses leaving NHS pension scheme as cost of living bites

The number of nurses and other health workers removing themselves from the NHS pension scheme has more than doubled in the past year, new data has shown. Figures from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) show that between April and July this year, 66,167 NHS…

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New prime minister urged to revisit NHS funding and nurse pay

The new prime minster must address health and social care funding as a priority, and revisit the pay offer he designed for NHS staff, health leaders have warned. It was today announced that Rishi Sunak has become the new leader of the Conservative Party and…

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New NHS recruitment drive seeks to address record nurse shortages

The NHS in England has launched its annual recruitment drive to attract “tens of thousands” of people into the nursing profession amid record staff vacancies. As part of the campaign, chief nursing officer for England Dame Ruth May has made a direct appeal to the…

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Nurses in Scotland offered new pay rise of £2,205

The Scottish Government has put forward a fresh pay offer which would see NHS nurses in the country given a £2,205 uplift. Health secretary Humza Yousaf said the new deal for the 2022-2023 pay cycle would reflect the “hard work” of NHS staff and “will…

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Workforce crisis responsible for ‘gridlocked’ health and social care system

Long-term planning and investment in the health and care workforce are urgently needed to protect patients and staff in England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned. In its annual report to parliament, the regulator stated that the health and social system in England was…

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Fair pay for nurses costs less than alternatives, claims RCN

Giving nurses a fair pay rise would be cheaper than recruiting new nurses from abroad or using agency staff to fill vacancies, according to a new report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Based on analysis in the report, a pay rise of 5%…

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Nurses ‘happy’ to see Liz Truss resign as prime minister

Nurses have said they are pleased Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister, while health unions call for a general election. Standing outside Downing Street earlier today, Ms Truss announced she would be stepping down as the Conservative Party leader after less than 45 days…

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Call for ‘laser-like focus’ on maternity care issues following East Kent review

There must be a “laser-like focus” on the systemic issues facing NHS maternity care in England, midwifery leaders have warned in response to a damning review into failures at services in East Kent. Up to 45 baby deaths might have been avoided with appropriate care…

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Nurse reflects on journey from student to senior leader at Birmingham trust

The newly appointed chief nurse at a hospital trust in Birmingham has reflected on her career journey and the importance of nursing leadership. Margaret Garbett has been made chief nurse at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust, which runs several hospitals across the city.…

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Hospital group celebrates first nurses to complete apprenticeship pathway

A private mental healthcare provider is celebrating the success of its first cohort of apprentices who have now become registered mental health nurses. Three nurses have graduated via the Cygnet Health Care Nursing Pathway Apprentice Programme which was launched in 2018, with a further 19…

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Exclusive: Nurses given ‘anti-strike’ leaflets by managers

Some nurses are being “actively" discouraged from voting for strike action by their managers, a union leader has claimed in a Nursing Times exclusive interview. There has been “proactive" spreading of anti-strike information by word of mouth and through leaflets in some trusts in England,…

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GMB union launches strike ballot over pay for nurses in Northern Ireland

More nurses in Northern Ireland are to be balloted on strike action as pay uncertainty continues for health workers across the country. The union GMB has launched a formal industrial action ballot of hundreds of health and ambulance workers in Northern Ireland. “Workers are desperate,…

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Open letter urges new chancellor to prioritise funding for social care

An organisation representing more than 160 social care providers across the UK has appealed to the new chancellor of the exchequer to ensure the sector is given more funding and that a workforce plan is published. The National Care Forum’s chief executive, Professor Vic Rayner,…

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New eating disorder toolkit for school nurses launches

A new toolkit that aims to empower school nurses to discuss eating disorders with children and young people (CYP) has been launched. Nurses, MPs and campaigners came together at the House of Commons on Monday evening to discuss the rise in eating disorders seen in…

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Health leaders must ensure ‘open’ conversations about menopause

More must be done to open up conversations around the menopause for nurses in the workplace and further education is needed on the issue for senior leaders across health and care, a nursing menopause champion has told. Suzanne Marshall, a nurse of more than 30…

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Strike ballot causing ‘internal turmoil’ for nurses

Increasing nurse pay will help address “massive” workforce shortages and support safe and quality care for patients, the chair of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) has told. Nicki Credland has told Nursing Times of the “extreme environments” in which nurses across the…

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Trust rolls out new endometriosis guidance to help increase staff support

New endometriosis guidance is being made available to nurses and colleagues at a London NHS trust to help raise awareness of the condition and better support employees living with it. Those behind the initiative hope it will provide reassurance and support to staff with this…

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Chancellor fails to reassure on much-need healthcare investment

New chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the abolition of the proposed health and social care levy, despite overturning almost every proposal made in last month’s ‘mini-budget’. In a statement this morning, Mr Hunt, who was appointed as chancellor on Friday, said the…

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Nurses urged to inform new survey on older people’s nutritional care

Community nurses across the UK are being asked to inform a new survey focusing on the nutritional care given to older people. The online survey, launched on 14 October, aims to identify what knowledge, attitude and practices community nurses have in relation to nutrition and…

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‘Multifaceted approach’ needed to engage workforce in sustainability

Educating the nursing and midwifery workforce on the sustainability agenda is “not seen as a priority by many”, a conference has heard. Nichola Ashby, deputy director of nursing education, research and ethics at the Royal College of Nursing, has said there is “no consistent model”…

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‘Transparent, quick and firm’ action against racism is vital, conference hears

Health and care organisations must be “quick and firm” in their actions against staff members who display racist behaviours, a high-profile nurse has urged. Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, vice-president of the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) and patron of the Mary Seacole Trust, has spoken out about…

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Scottish Government puts forward ‘increased’ pay offer for nurses

An “increased” pay offer has been put forward for NHS nurses in Scotland, as fresh negotiations are underway between the Scottish Government and health trade unions. Details of the new pay offer are yet to be released, but the Royal College of Nursing has said…

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Global nurse leaders warn against ‘aggressive’ international recruitment

The UK and other high-income countries should invest in nurse training and retention instead of relying on increased international recruitment to solve the nursing workforce crisis, global nurse leaders have warned. Speaking at the Queen’s Nursing Institute’s (QNI) annual conference on Wednesday, the chief nursing…

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Appeal to nurses to help shape CNO for England’s new strategy

Nurses, midwives and nursing associates across England are being urged to help shape the chief nursing officer’s (CNO) new strategy for the next three to five years. Dame Ruth May has appealed to the workforce across both health and social care to share their views…

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FNF pledges to help nurses ‘blaze the trail’ for greener healthcare

A UK nursing charity has signalled its intentions to help equip nurses and midwives to “blaze the trail” for better and greener healthcare. During a conference celebrating the achievements of its latest cohort of scholars, the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) revealed its plans to “take…

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Nurses must be given ‘fair reward’ for the jobs they do, urges CNO

The chief nursing officer for England has stressed that nurses must be given “fair reward” and has urged senior leaders to support those in the profession regardless of their positions on industrial action. Dame Ruth May made the comments today during the Florence Nightingale Foundation’s…

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Charity unveils plans to develop one million nurse and midwife leaders

The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has unveiled ambitious plans to develop one million nursing and midwifery leaders over the next five years. Speaking at a conference held today to celebrate its latest cohorts of scholars, chief executive of the foundation Professor Greta Westwood announced the…

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University celebrates first cohort of district nurses for 15 years

A recently graduated cohort of district nurses will “change the face of community nursing” in the region where they studied, according to their course leader. The first district nurses to graduate from the University of Plymouth for 15 years were given their degrees in a…

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Fellowship acts as a much-needed voice for ethnic minorities

A pioneering fellowship programme was launched in March this year by the Nightingale Academy at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) in honour of an iconic nurse, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt. Ms Pratt, a Nigerian national, was the first Black nurse to qualify from the Nightingale…

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Support for women going through menopause ‘completely inadequate’

Support for women going through the menopause is “completely inadequate”, according to a parliamentary report published today. The report from the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Menopause finds that an “entrenched taboo” around women’s health issues has prevented adequate support being provided for the…

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Professional nurse advocates having ‘phenomenal’ impact on staff wellbeing

The impact of a nurse advocacy role launched last year has been “phenomenal” in improving nurse wellbeing, a conference has heard. A review of the professional nurse advocate (PNA) role found that for nurses who have completed the qualification, it has led to a reduction…

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‘A constant struggle’: Community nurses reveal technology challenges

Less than 35% of community nurses and colleagues feel that using technology at work is saving them time and increasing productivity, a survey has revealed. Community staff have reported several challenges around hardware, connectivity issues and a lack of reliable IT, and some have said…

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Midwives in Northern Ireland to be consulted on strike action amid ‘pay limbo’

Midwives in Northern Ireland are to be consulted on their appetite for industrial action after being “left in limbo” over pay for several months. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will launch a formal consultation with midwives and maternity support workers who work for Health…

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Concerns for those with asthma this winter amid cost of living crisis

One in five people with asthma say they are having more attacks and flare ups of their condition because they have cut back on medicine, food and power as the cost of living crisis bites. Charity Asthma + Lung UK also said that half of…

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The climate crisis must become a ‘nursing issue’, says WHO chief nurse

Every nurse must “see themselves” in the climate change agenda and help enact positive change, the chief nursing officer at the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged. During a keynote speech at the Royal College of Nursing’s Sustainability Nursing Conference today, Elizabeth Iro discussed her…

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Fresh concerns over social care nurse decline in England

Nursing has the top vacancy rate among all adult social care staff groups in England and is also among the professions with the highest turnover rates, a new report has shown. Strategic workforce development body Skills for Care (SfC) has today published its annual report…

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Medstrom employee ownership trust announcement

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‘Many’ community nurses using support service to discuss wanting to quit

Almost 300 nurses have been supported by a community nurse listening service since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a conference has heard. The TalkToUs service was launched by the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) in 2020 and has offered emotional support by phone to registered…

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Higher pay offer for nurses ‘not anticipated’, says health secretary

Health and social care secretary Thérèse Coffey has said she is “not anticipating” that nurses will receive a higher pay offer this year. Her comments come as nurses across the UK cast their votes in strike action ballots being held by unions over pay. Related…

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Global mental health nursing workforce must be ‘strengthened’

All countries must develop a workforce plan for mental health nursing and commit to increasing their domestic supply of these staff, an international report has urged. Published to mark World Mental Health Day on Monday, the International Council of Nurses’ report also said that recognition…

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Investigations to follow highly critical report into culture at RCN

A damning inquiry into the culture of the Royal College of Nursing has exposed “division, dysfunction and distrust” riddled throughout its senior leadership and laid bare issues of bullying, misogyny and a lack of diversity within its governing council. The independent investigation by Bruce Carr…

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‘Alarming’ 70% rise in emergency staff seeking help with suicidal thoughts

A charity supporting nurses and emergency service workers has seen a 70% increase in the number of those seeking help with suicidal thoughts. New figures published by The Laura Hyde Foundation (LHF) have shown more than 400 nurses contacted the charity for mental health support…

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Younger nurses leaving the NHS in ‘greatest numbers’

Two thirds of nurses who left the NHS in England in the past year were under the age of 45, new analysis has shown. A new paper from health policy think tank The King’s Fund has suggested the current rise in nurses quitting their jobs…

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NMC launches equality, diversity and inclusion plan for next three years

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) plan for the next three years. The action plan, published last month, has laid out 10 key EDI priorities, objectives and actions which the regulator says it will undertake between 2022-25.…

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Components of blood Red Blood Cell (RBC)   White Blood Cell (WBC)            Immunoglobulin (Ig) & Immunity      Platelets     Fluid Balance & Imbalance     Acid-base Balance and Imbalance     Electrolytes Balance & Imbalance  Blood Transfusion      Oxygen Administration          IV Infusion Anaemia         Haemophilia   Leukemia        Hodgkin’s Disease

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‘More to be done’ to support nurse involvement in digital change

Efforts must be made to better understand the objections or concerns some nurses may have when it comes to digital transformation in healthcare, an exclusive Nursing Times conference has heard. Laura Burrowes, clinical development lead at the digital health transformation service at Leicestershire Partnership NHS…

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Global nurse regulators meet to discuss international issues

Nursing regulators from across the world have met to discuss issues such as international recruitment, English language requirements and cultural competency. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hosted the International Nurse Regulator Collaborative (INRC) this week to share goals and challenges within the profession, and…

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Thérèse Coffey urged to ‘put pay right’ to avoid nurse strikes

The union Unison has called for a meeting with health and social care secretary Thérèse Coffey to negotiate an improved pay offer for NHS staff ahead of its strike action ballot due later this month. Strike ballots for NHS nurses and colleagues within the union…

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‘Paper picnic’ brings nurses together to help digitise patient records

A unique “paper picnic” held at a children’s hospital in South Yorkshire has seen hundreds of nursing staff and colleagues come together to work towards fully digitising patient records. Almost 300 paper files were brought to the event at Sheffield Children’s Hospital by more than…

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Scotland to recruit hundreds of nurses from overseas this winter

An additional £8m will be spent on recruiting nurses from overseas to help ease the workforce crisis in Scotland this winter, it has been announced. But Scottish health unions have warned this is “too little too late” and that high vacancy levels in the NHS…

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‘Patients empowered and safety improving’ due to digital transformation

Digital transformation across the health service is helping nurses to improve safety and empower patients, according to the chief nursing information officer (CNIO) for England. But CNIO Dr Natasha Phillips also warned against complacency in this space and urged nurses to think “really carefully” about…

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Interview: Health visitor shortages and soaring demand spark fears

Managing the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic has “barely begun” for health visitors (HVs), who feel that they are “firefighting” their way through increased demand. This is the stark warning from the executive director of the Institute of Health Visiting (IHV), Alison Morton, who has…

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Strike ballot over pay opens for nurses across the UK

Nurses across the UK have been urged to take this “once in a generation chance” to improve pay and address staff shortages by voting in favour of strike action in a ballot which opens today. The Royal College of Nursing has officially launched its industrial…

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Nurses in Scotland to receive ‘significantly improved’ pay offer

A “significantly improved” pay offer will be put forward to nurses and other NHS staff in Scotland, it has been announced. Humza Yousaf has said he will do everything in his power to prevent industrial action, as union strike ballots begin to get underway. “I…

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Health secretary says she is ‘responding’ to staff retention issues

Health secretary Thérèse Coffey’s speech to the Conservative party conference has been heavily criticised for failing to properly address the workforce crisis in the NHS. In her speech to the conference in Birmingham on Tuesday, Dr Coffey described NHS staff and care workers as “the…

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Nurse shortages see trust’s learning disability wards rated ‘inadequate’

A trust that provides care to adults with learning disabilities and autistic people did not have enough nursing staff to keep patients safe, a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust had wards on one…

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‘Growing gap’ between skin cancer nurse shortfall and increased demand

Almost one in five patients with melanoma do not receive the support of a skin cancer specialist nurse, a snapshot survey by charity Melanoma Focus has found. A patient survey, carried out as part of a report by the charity, found that 17% of patients…

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Universities must build on placement innovations seen amid Covid-19

New learning opportunities and placement innovations seen within nursing education during the pandemic must be harnessed on for the future, a senior leader at the Council of Deans for Health (CoDH) has told. Professor Nigel Harrison, chair of the pedagogy and innovation strategic policy group…

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Northern Ireland’s CNO calls on profession to take up flu and Covid-19 jabs

Nurses in Northern Ireland have been urged to get both their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations by the country’s chief nursing officer (CNO), Maria McIlgorm. The CNO was given her double vaccination this week at a clinic at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, one of a…

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New dementia clinic to support Chinese families in London

A new nurse-led dementia clinic has been launched to specifically support people from within the Chinese community in London. The pilot service, spearheaded by charity Dementia UK, will support individuals of Chinese or South East Asian origin with dementia, and their carers, who live in…

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Unison urges nurses in Scotland to vote for strike as ballot opens

More than 50,000 nurses and other health workers in Scotland are being urged to vote in favour of strike action in a ballot which opens today. The union Unison has officially begun balloting its members over the Scottish Government’s 5% pay rise for NHS staff…

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Appeal to senior nurses to ‘ensure meaningful engagement’ with maternity staff

Some directors of midwifery are “often worried” about the safety of the services they run, while many report wanting to leave their roles within the next 18 months, according to the chair of two high-profile independent maternity reviews. Donna Ockenden (above and right) used a…

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RCN announces appointment of new director of nursing

The Royal College of Nursing has appointed Professor Nicola Ranger as its new director of nursing, it has been announced. Professor Ranger, who has a background in intensive care nursing and has held several leadership positions throughout her career, will join the RCN from King’s…

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