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New health secretary told to urgently address nursing workforce crisis

Steve Barclay, who takes over after the resignation of Sajid Javid, is

06 Jul 2022
COVID-19: UK nations prepare to end special sick pay arrangements for nursing staff

As NHS staff revert to normal sick pay, nurse leaders say government is not supporting tho

05 Jul 2022
Nurses’ days off due to stress-related illness up 20% from pre-COVID levels

NHS Digital data show mental health is biggest reason for nurses' days off, with over 128,

04 Jul 2022
How to get your preferred flexible work hours: new advice for nurses

Demonstrate to your manager the benefits of letting you work when you w

28 Jun 2022
Nowhere to take a break: nurses share workplace stories

Posts on Nursing Standard’s Facebook page include reports of work breaks spent in converte

28 Jun 2022
Nurses in Scotland urged to reject 5% pay offer in ballot

Scottish Government’s offer fails to recognise the safety-critical role

27 Jun 2022
Bullying in the NHS: steep rise in complaints about managers and other colleagues

Nurses need reassurance their concerns will be acted on as figures show reports of victimi

24 Jun 2022
Relief for Northern Ireland community nurses as temporary increased mileage rates agreed

Northern Ireland health minister Robin Swann has announced an increased allowance for work

24 Jun 2022
Nurses laugh off expert advice to take a power nap during night shifts

Workplace fatigue expert recommends taking power naps during night shif

24 Jun 2022
Learning disability nurse shortage puts patients at risk of missing out on medications

Vulnerable patients with complex needs are missing out on medications doses amid specialis

23 Jun 2022
Permission to work flexible hours still a lottery for Scottish nurses

Scottish nurses still do not have the full benefits of flexible working

21 Jun 2022
As biggest rail strike in 30 years begins across the UK – will nurses be next?

Disputes are taking shape across the UK over NHS pay, with a warning th

21 Jun 2022

Former cabinet minister Lord Lilley condemns ‘rationing’ of university p

20 Jun 2022

Only an inflation-busting pay rise would persuade most to stay as unions say situation wors

17 Jun 2022

NMC sanctions Band 6 nurse Elizabeth Ashton for looking up records of relatives, neighbours

17 Jun 2022

Health and social care employers are urged to help nurses protect themse

16 Jun 2022

Government lauds offer as ‘biggest single year NHS pay uplift since devolution’, but RCN sa

15 Jun 2022

Health Foundation says a new approach to pay is needed, especially in the light of pandemic

15 Jun 2022

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