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Rape threats, predatory staff and daily misogynies: nurses reveal scale of abuse in NHS

Nurses' testimonies reveal rape threats, predatory line managers and misogynies as NHS sta

13 Jul 2022
Nurses in Scotland asked if they would strike in ballot on 5% pay offer

RCN is asking nurses to reject the offer, which many feel doesn’t recog

12 Jul 2022
Nurse who gave first COVID-19 jab to receive George Cross on behalf of NHS England staff

May Parsons will accept the award from the Queen on behalf of all NHS England staff for co

12 Jul 2022
Public support rising for pay strike by nurses

Public support for nurses to strike over pay has risen to nearly 50%, s

11 Jul 2022

NHS England leaders warn that without a boost in funding from the government, a pay rise f

11 Jul 2022
Care home staff on picket line over ‘fire and re-hire’ strategy and proposed pay cuts

Workers plan more strike days at St Monica Trust care homes, as long-serving staff face sa

07 Jul 2022
What nurses need to know about the new health secretary

With a background in finance, new health secretary Steve Barclay has limited experience of

06 Jul 2022
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
Fit notes: online training available as nurses among clinicians to gain new powers

Nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists are now able to issue pa

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
Family’s tribute to nurse’s life of service in conflict zones and during the pandemic

Family’s tribute to naval nurse Liz Richmond, who served in conflict and disaster zones an

01 Jul 2022

Health Foundation says urgent action is needed to recruit nurses in England and stop staff

30 Jun 2022

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

28 Jun 2022

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

28 Jun 2022

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

27 Jun 2022

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

24 Jun 2022

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

24 Jun 2022

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