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Letby inquiry will investigate issues from ‘ward to boardroom’

Lady Justice Thirlwall, who will lead the Letby inquiry, wants NHS staff to complete an an

22 Nov 2023

RCN also says the ‘provocative, draconian new law tries to stop nurses from speaking up fo

21 Nov 2023
Renewed calls to add long-COVID to list of occupational diseases

Nurses with long-COVID ‘doubly let down’ as government fails to follow occupational d

20 Nov 2023
The Letby effect: FtP referrals surge following nurse’s multiple murder convictions

Nurses with FtP processes pending face continued delays as NMC reports jump in referrals,

20 Nov 2023
Government launches new bid to allow agency staff to cover strike shifts

Government consultation on removing trade union regulations denounced as a ‘provocation’,

17 Nov 2023
Bank nurses’ belated COVID backlog bonus victory – but others could still lose out

Nurses working for NHS bank at Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS trust secure

17 Nov 2023
NHS waiting list: lengthening care backlog outpaces growth in nurse numbers

Rise in nurse numbers fails to come close to increase in waits for NHS appointments as nur

16 Nov 2023

Survey also finds that most believe delivering care this winter will be even tougher than

16 Nov 2023
Nurse leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza but MPs vote no

The RCN called for the protection of civilian lives and for aid and healthcare supplies to

16 Nov 2023

RCN director for England criticises a government letter, revealed during the UK Covid Inqu

15 Nov 2023
King hosts reception celebrating UK’s international nurses and midwives

Hundreds of overseas nurses and midwives attended a reception at Buckingham Palace on the

15 Nov 2023
New health and social care secretary: I want to end strikes and cut waiting lists

Ex-Treasury minister talks of ending NHS strikes, cutting waiting lists and bolstering ser

14 Nov 2023

England’s chief nursing officer Ruth May, speaking at Nursing Live, also

14 Nov 2023

Michelle Cox, who won her tribunal against NHS England, told of the psychological toll of d

14 Nov 2023

As Steve Barclay is moved to environment secretary, priorities for Ms At

13 Nov 2023

We reveal the inspiring RCN Nursing Award winners, who are leading change and improving out

10 Nov 2023

NHS will encourage nurses to walk, use public transport or electric vehicles to hit net zer

10 Nov 2023

Our two-day celebration is packed with events including masterclasses fo

10 Nov 2023

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