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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 Dec 2024
Government position on pay increase for nursing ‘deeply offensive’, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ says
As the UK government submits its evidence to the Pay Review Body for 2025/26, we say the proposed figure for nursing staff proves nursing staff were right to ask for direct pay negotiations.
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3 Dec 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ calls for decriminalisation of abortion: ‘Treat it as a health care issue’
Our updated position on decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy follows a debate at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Congress.
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26 Nov 2024
Hold direct pay talks in England to fix NHS, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ tells health secretary
The ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ â€“ and 2 other leading health unions – want Wes Streeting to abandon the time-consuming NHS pay review body process.
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23 Nov 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ celebrating Nursing Support Workers' Day
Today is dedicated to recognising and celebrating nursing support workers – and the skills, dedication and compassion they bring to the lives of patients, families and the entire nursing community.
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22 Nov 2024
Clinical nurse specialist named ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Wales Nurse of the Year 2024
Madelaine Watkins is changing perceptions and improving access to services in a role that was only piloted 4 years ago.
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21 Nov 2024
Agenda for Change non-pay commitments do not address challenges facing NHS nursing staff
These recommendations are a missed opportunity to reset priorities and demonstrate nursing is valued.
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21 Nov 2024
COVID inquiry: ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ questions Matt Hancock
We asked the former health secretary about absence of reporting on deaths, infection and self-isolation rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16 Nov 2024
Long COVID: nursing staff still being denied access to financial support
We’re urging the UK government to act and recognise COVID complications as occupational following recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council made 2 years ago today.
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13 Nov 2024
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Presidential and Council elections results announced
The results are in for key leadership positions including President, Deputy President and Council members.
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11 Nov 2024
Huge increase in nursing staff quitting early poses risk to NHS reforms
We’re calling on the UK government to substantially raise pay and introduce loan forgiveness measures now.
