News
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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21 Feb 2024
Israel and Gaza conflict: ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ reiterates call for ceasefire as MPs prepare for vote in UK parliament
We continue to condemn attacks on health care workers and their patients amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
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15 Feb 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ demands emergency package of measures to boost nurse recruitment in March budget
We’ve written to the health secretary calling for urgent action to address the large fall in applicants to nursing degree courses in England.
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8 Feb 2024
Almost half of GP nursing staff haven't received promised pay rise, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ survey reveals
Government must fund pay increase for general practice nursing staff now.
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6 Feb 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Congress 2024: booking now open with exciting agenda
We’re looking ahead to lively debates on important topics affecting the nursing profession, such as assisted dying, access to controlled drugs in care homes and regulating the nursing support workforce.
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3 Feb 2024
Decisive action required following two year stalemate in health
The ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ has welcomed the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive.
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18 Jan 2024
Strike action in Northern Ireland as nursing staff demand pay parity
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ continues to fight for nursing staff, patient care and the NHS.
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11 Jan 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ calls for fresh start for NHS nursing pay as consultation opens on separate pay spine
We’ll be collecting members’ views to provide a robust response.
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5 Jan 2024
Nursing staff in Northern Ireland to strike on 18 January
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ members working in Northern Ireland will take to picket lines alongside other trade unions to fight for pay parity with nursing staff in England.
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4 Jan 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ sounds warning over Welsh government introduction of nursing associates in Wales
Our warning comes after the biggest review of nursing without any mandate, public consultation, or scrutiny by the Senedd.
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21 Dec 2023
COVID JN.1 variant: ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ seeks assurance on new PPE advice
We’ve contacted chief nursing officers in all 4 UK countries and the UKHSA to find out what action will be taken in response to WHO’s statement on a new COVID-19 variant of interest.
