Independent investigation into nursing regulator called for by nursing leaders
Nursing leaders have called for the government to launch an independent investigation into the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), following … Read more
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Majority back NHS strikes despite disruption, polls show
Polling by Ipsos has shown that most Britons support healthcare workers in their wave of strikes over pay and conditions … Read more
Nurses in the USA win 19% pay rise and safe staffing levels after just three days of all-out strike action
The issues of US nurses mirror those of healthcare workers in the UK, but after three days of strike action … Read more
Nurses at half of NHS organisations vote for strike
The Royal College of Nursing has said that nursing staff at around half of NHS organisations have voted in favour … Read more
Government forks out nearly £1 billion a year on agency nurses
New data released by NHS England reveals the NHS is being forced to pay private firms nearly £1 billion per year. … Read more
Nurses can leave ‘if they want to’ – they have already had a pay rise, says Thérèse Coffey
Thérèse Coffey doubled down on her previous comments rejecting any notion of an increased pay offer. The Health Secretary has … Read more
Labour vow to train thousands more NHS staff
In front of delighted delegates, the Labour Party has profiled its response to the perilous workforce crisis in the NHS … Read more
Nurses told to stop ‘overworking’ by staying late without pay
Studies have linked overworking with an increase in patient safety incidents. Nursing staff are being told to “call time” on … Read more
MPs reject legislation to improve nurse staffing levels – for the second time
MPs have once again rejected plans for a three-yearly independent health and social care workforce assessment. Health minister Edward Argar … Read more
Two-thirds of GP practice nurses considering quitting in next year
Two-thirds of nurses working in general practice are thinking about leaving the profession within a year, with many saying they … Read more