Impact of scrapping bursaries must be reviewed, say MPs
Plans to scrap student bursaries must be reviewed to assess their impact on the supply of nursing staff and to … Read more
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Staffing matters; funding counts: Workforce profile and trends in the English NHS
Staffing matters; funding counts examines the profile and features of the NHS workforce in England, including; health labour market trends; … Read more
Unions attack ‘ill-informed’ bursary reform plans
Government plans to replace bursaries for student nurses and midwives with a system of loans are “ill-informed” and represent an … Read more
‘Concerning’ lack of diabetes inpatient specialist nurses
A lack of specialist nurses and other expert staff is continuing to contribute to unnecessary patient harms in hospital, according … Read more
The other NHS crisis: the overworked nurses who are leaving in despair
At what point is a qualified nurse – who entered the NHS expecting long hours and low pay – pushed so far … Read more
Health chiefs warn of ‘reckless’ cuts in student nurse funding
Britain’s major health organisations have called on the government to put a stop to “reckless” plans to reform student nurse … Read more
One in eight GP practice nurse positions is vacant
One in eight practice nurse places in the UK is vacant, a new survey from Pulse can reveal. Out of … Read more
Economists claim there will be a 6% drop in student numbers after bursary scrapped
Economists have estimated that demand for healthcare courses will drop by at least 6% following the removal of bursaries next … Read more
Charity nurses warn of ‘postcode lottery’ in specialist children’s care
Expert children’s nurses have highlighted wide variations in services and standards for children with complex health needs as the ground-breaking … Read more
Why has the NHS deficit ballooned? One word: understaffing
Why are NHS finances in such a mess? The biggest reason is staffing – or, to be more precise, understaffing. … Read more