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Apprentices

Cross-party group wants a more flexible approach to funding and supernumerary status

06 Dec 2018
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Survey is the first time NHS staff have been asked what they think of ward volunteers

04 Dec 2018
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NMC panel

Regulator says new appointments increase BME representation, but there is still ‘more to do’

03 Dec 2018
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NMC panel suspends nurse who claimed £20,000 in sick pay while also working for an agency

30 Nov 2018
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Nurses holds 'hiring' sign

Every unfilled shift is an operational challenge for the front line, says NHS Improvement

30 Nov 2018
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Nurses in training
Council of Deans of Health said spending has dropped by as much as 60%
30 Nov 2018
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Police called to A&E

Magistrates use new powers under Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018

29 Nov 2018
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NMC lowers written exam pass, giving nurses who failed test a fresh chance of UK registration
28 Nov 2018
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RCM members in NI vote in favour of industrial action, including strikes

28 Nov 2018
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Safe Staffing Campaign Poster

Health and sport committee’s report asks for extra detail on who can decide staffing levels

27 Nov 2018
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Cavell Nurses' Trust gift box

Cavell Nurses Trust says requests for its help have more than doubled in three years

26 Nov 2018
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Many people won’t call the police, but will visit an emergency department, charity says

23 Nov 2018

Fee for using NHS for nurses from outside the European Economic Area will double to £400

23 Nov 2018

Health secretary announces new legislation prompted by Gosport report

22 Nov 2018

NMC proposes a lower pass mark for written language test

22 Nov 2018

Students hope to influence policymakers as part of RCN campaign to secure funding boost 

21 Nov 2018

Blood stocks can drop in festive period as donor bookings are missed or cancelled

20 Nov 2018

Kenneth Brady was struck off by Nursing and Midwifery Council for six years 

19 Nov 2018

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