Amendment proposed to nurse migration bill after concerns raised

The minister responsible for a post-Brexit bill on changes to nurse migration rules has pledged to ensure regulators, including the Nursing and Midwifery Council, will have “sole authority” to determine who is fit to practise in the UK, under a new amendment. The Professional Qualifications…

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WHO presents prestigious leadership award to outgoing ICN president

The outgoing president of the International Council of Nurses has received a prestigious award from the World Health Organization for her “outstanding and passionate leadership” of the global nursing community. On the last day of her four-year term, Annette Kennedy has been recognised for her…

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‘Gamechanging’: UK becomes first to approve Covid-19 treatment pill

The UK has become the first country in the world to approve an oral antiviral that can be taken at home to treat Covid-19, it has been announced. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today given its stamp of approval for the…

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Winners of the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards revealed

The winners of the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards have been announced today at a sparkling event at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The awards, which honour student nurses, education providers and mentors, are this year celebrating their 10th anniversary and were back in…

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Watch: Nurses take their fair pay campaign to No 10

The Royal College of Nursing today ramped up its campaign for fair pay for the profession by delivering a petition to the prime minister’s door and launching a ballot on possible industrial action. Nursing Times spoke to college members and leaders as they took their…

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Lung cancer nursing leader outlines challenges facing specialist nurses

The pressure and strain put on nursing staff during the coronavirus pandemic has been widely publicised, but a key group that has gone unsung is that of cancer specialist nurses. Nursing Times has spoken to one of those leading the conversation on the difficulties that…

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Fresh warnings as senior nurse roles advertised to non-nurses

Concerns have been raised about the “de-professionalisation” of nursing, as examples continue to be found of nurse jobs in the NHS being opened up to non-nurses. Professor Alison Leary, a professor of healthcare and workforce modelling at London South Bank University, has been monitoring the…

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Government launches recruitment campaign for adult social care

A new adult social care recruitment campaign titled Made with Care is launching today, in a government bid to encourage people to join the sector. By 2035 it is predicted that there will be half-a-million more adult social care job opportunities, however providers are already…

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Global nursing congress explores ways to boost visibility of nurse leadership

The importance of nursing leadership becoming more visible at all levels was the topic of a discussion at the annual International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress this week. The virtual event saw the "nursing baton" pass from country to country as each nurse spoke about…

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Norfolk trust launches new network for its international nurses

A chief nurse has told how her trust in Norfolk has bolstered efforts to ensure nurses joining from overseas feel welcomed and supported in their transition to the UK, through the creation of a new staff-led network. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Trust…

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Analysis: Exploring support and career opportunities for overseas nurses

With more than 1,000 overseas nurses moving to England every month, international recruitment continues to play an important role in addressing nurse shortages. Nursing Times explores what support is in place for these recruits and whether more needs to be done to ensure they are…

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Racist mental health nurse struck off following High Court appeal

A mental health nurse who was racist against colleagues has been struck off the nursing register after intervention from the High Court. The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s initial decision to only suspend Melanie Jayne Hayes, from York, for six months has now been overturned. “I’m…

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World’s governments urged to listen to nurse staffing and wellbeing needs

More must be done to protect, support and renumerate nurses across the globe as they continue to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, according to health leaders who have warned that Covid-19 is far from over. During a panel session at this year’s International Council of Nurses…

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Government warned against mandating vaccines for NHS staff during winter

The chief executive of NHS Providers has said any move to introduce mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff should wait until after the winter. Speaking on BBC Breakfast yesterday, Chris Hopson said that, should the government give mandatory vaccinations the go ahead, implementation should happen "no…

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Nurse develops hospital gym to support wellbeing of colleagues and patients

A neonatal nurse in London has spearheaded the opening of an outdoor gym at the hospital where she works as part of ongoing efforts to support staff wellbeing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Guy’s and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has unveiled its new outdoor gym…

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Northern Ireland launches clinics for patients with long-term Covid-19

New ‘one-stop-shop’ clinics are being launched today across Northern Ireland for people with long-term Covid-19 symptoms to receive support from a dedicated multidisciplinary team including nursing. The services will be available to patients who have been referred to the clinic by their GP or hospital…

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COP26: Nursing profession responds to launch of climate change summit

Nurses are calling on world leaders to "treat climate change like the emergency it is", as the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 kicks off in Glasgow. The summit, also known as COP26, will bring together representatives from countries around the globe to provide an…

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Changes to booster jab intervals to provide ‘necessary flexibility’ for health staff

People living in care homes will be able to have their Covid-19 booster vaccine sooner than initially agreed under new government guidance which aims to provide “flexibility” for health professionals administering the jab. For “operational reasons”, booster jabs may now be given to care home…

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Why some nurses are prepared to act to secure fair pay

Nurses have told Nursing Times they are “seriously considering” going on strike as part of their ongoing fight for fair pay for the profession. They warned that staffing levels in services were “verging on unsafe” and hoped better renumeration, that recognised nurses’ value, would help…

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Action needed to ‘promote and value’ role of nurses in procurement

Fresh calls have been made to increase the number of nurses working in procurement teams across the NHS to help ensure the “right products are in the right places”. In an interview with Nursing Times, senior clinical advisor at NHS Shared Business Services, Norma Callaghan,…

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