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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 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.
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10 Sep 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Wales responds to Welsh government’s 5.5% NHS pay award for 2024/25
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.
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10 Sep 2024
COVID inquiry: nursing staff were put at risk as the voice of the profession was ignored
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 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.
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27 Aug 2024
NHS Scotland pay consultation opens today
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland is consulting members working in the NHS on whether they accept or reject the 5.5% pay offer.
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26 Aug 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ calls to scrap unfair benefit rules for migrant nursing staff
Risk of workforce mass exodus as migrant nursing staff twice as likely to be in financial difficulty than domestic colleagues.
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23 Aug 2024
Nurse-to-patient ratios and ending corridor care: our prescription for the NHS
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.
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22 Aug 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ to consult members in Scotland on pay offer
The consultation will open at noon on Tuesday 27 August and close at noon on Friday 20 September 2024.
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20 Aug 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland responds to Scottish government’s NHS pay offer for 2024/25
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Board members are considering a pay offer for NHS Scotland staff from Scottish government.
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20 Aug 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ demands urgent investigation into exploitative migrant care worker contracts
Rogue employers and repayment clauses are trapping migrant care workers in appalling conditions.
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8 Aug 2024
Agenda for Change pay award in England: consultation now open
Ministers in Westminster have accepted the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body, including a 5.5% increase across all bands.
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7 Aug 2024
Campaign win for ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ as UK government confirms Strikes Act will be repealed
We’ve opposed the legislation from the start. Now ministers have written to government departments to say the use of minimum service levels should be avoided during strikes.
