Tributes paid to nurse who ‘truly reflected core values of nursing’

A nurse described as “cheerful, hard-working and kind” has died after contracting Covid-19. Chris Buckingham, 60, was a nurse in the continuing health care team at the NHS North Cumbria Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG), having started his career in the Royal Army Medical Corps. “Chris…

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Tees nurses awarded ‘people’s medal’ in tribute to pandemic efforts

Nurses and colleagues at a Teesside hospital trust will today receive a “people’s medal” in recognition of their hard work, dedication and support for patients and each other during the coronavirus pandemic. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff are to be presented with a…

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‘Hugely respected, loved and dedicated’ nurse dies with Covid-19

Tributes have been paid to a “caring and conscientious” nurse who died with Covid-19 in the hospital that she had worked at for more than 18 years. Emergency department nurse Estrella Catalan died on 5 February at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. She had…

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Nurse distress from pandemic ‘could last two-three years’, says study

Nurses are more at risk than other health workers of experiencing psychological distress during a public health emergency such as the Covid-19 outbreak, according to a review of global evidence. The researchers at the University of Sheffield found that negative mental health symptoms could persist…

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Scottish hospital boosts support for staff after major police incident

Hospital staff in Scotland are being offered wellbeing support after a woman - thought to be an NHS worker - was fatally injured on the site. Police enquiries are ongoing after three incidents, believed to be linked, occurred in the Kilmarnock area in East Ayrshire…

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New mental health support hub for nurses in West Midlands

A staff wellbeing hub has been launched to support the mental health of nurses and colleagues across the Black Country, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pile pressure on the health and care workforce. Those behind the initiative hope it will reassure staff that "there…

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Families ‘lost all trust’ in inquiry commissioned by CNO

Five bereaved families have withdrawn from an investigation overseen by chief nursing officer for England Ruth May, after they claim they had been “gaslighted and bullied” during the process. One family member told Nursing Times that it had got to the point where if they…

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Virtual street supporting student nurse learning during pandemic

A nursing lecturer has told how her university is overcoming challenges posed by Covid-19 by introducing students to a virtual street where they can put their learning to the test on fictional characters. The University of West London launched The Street at the start of…

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Special measures trust says new chief nurse will help provide ‘stability’

A hospital trust in Norfolk that is currently under the Care Quality Commission’s special measures regime for struggling providers has appointed a new permanent chief nurse. Experienced nursing leader Alice Webster (pictured above) will take up the role at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn…

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Hospital nurse speaks out about being racially abused by patient

A nurse from a hospital trust in the East Midlands is being surrounded by support after speaking out about a racist tirade he endured from a patient at work. Filipino staff nurse Aldarico Jr Velasco (pictured above), of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS…

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Kent theatre nurse described as ‘one of the best’ dies with Covid-19

Heartbroken colleagues of a theatre nurse who has died after testing positive for Covid-19 have said his loss will leave a hole that can never be filled. Terry Boston-Marsh was a registered nurse and senior theatre practitioner at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.…

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MPs seek new law preventing blanket bans on patient and resident visits

A parliamentary human rights committee is calling for new legislation to end blanket bans on relatives visiting care homes and hospitals in England during the coronavirus pandemic. The Joint Committee on Human Rights, made up of a cross-party group of MPs and peers, has today…

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New standards for care home nurses published in first for England

The important and increasingly complex role of care home nursing has been recognised through the creation of a first-ever set of standards for nurses working in these settings. The new education and practice standards have been created by the Queen’s Nursing Institute and Skills for…

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Nursing Times survey reveals extent of Covid-19 workforce pressures

Current nursing staff levels are the worst they have been since coronavirus cases started to significantly rise again in the autumn, according to nurses who responded to a survey by Nursing Times. The findings paint a worrying picture of a workforce at crisis point. The…

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Inaugural head of midwifery research at NHS England announced

A first-ever head of midwifery research has been appointed for England and one of her key focuses will be around ending racial health inequalities in maternity care. Professor Jane Sandall, who has a clinical background in nursing, midwifery and health visiting, started in the new…

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NMC launches new fitness-to-practise support tool for employers

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has today launched a new resource to support employers to take effective action when concerns are raised about a nurse's practice and to ensure that they only refer to the regulator when necessary. The move is part of the regulator's…

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‘Delight’ as nurse confirmed as acting US surgeon general

Global nursing leaders have welcomed the appointment of a nurse to the “powerful” role of acting US surgeon general at a time when public health is centre stage. Rumours had emerged early last week that President Joe Biden had selected Rear Admiral Susan Orsega (pictured…

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‘Daffodil Standards’ end-of-life care scheme extended to care homes

New guidance has been developed to support staff in general practice and social care to provide high-quality palliative and end-of-life care for older patients living in care homes. The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and charity Marie Curie have extended their ‘Daffodil Standards' programme…

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England hits ‘monumental milestone’ as all eligible care homes offered Covid-19 jab

Tributes have been paid to “dedicated” health and care staff for their efforts in rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine to the most vulnerable, as NHS England claims jabs have now been offered to all eligible care homes for older adults. In what is being described…

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Analysis: How mental health law reforms could affect nurses

As major reforms to mental health legislation have been unveiled, Nursing Times has spoken to nurse leaders to get their views on the proposals and the implications they have for the profession. The government published a new white paper in January outlining suggested changes to…

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