All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the RCN.
Following our calls for corridor care to be a ‘never event’, new NHS England guidance says care outside of a normal cubical or ward environment should not be normalised.
The Welsh government has announced a 5.5% pay award for NHS Wales staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions, accepting the independent pay review body recommendations in full.
RCN said nursing staff were shut out from pandemic response, as we gave evidence about the inadequate provision of PPE and infection prevention and control guidance.
New RCN report shows workplace issues are contributing to mental health crises, as we launch a pilot scheme to improve working conditions through culture change.
We’ve contributed to an independent investigation into the performance of the NHS in England by highlighting what must be done to address the nursing workforce crisis – from implementing nurse-to-patient ratios, to eradicating corridor care and supporting mental health of nursing staff.
