http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/the-nursing-voice-will-action-change-for-the-better/5014203.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/the-nursing-voice-will-action-change-for-the-better/5014203.article Nursing Times student nurse blogger Katrina Michelle Rowan reflects on the highs and lows of this year’s RCN Congress. Sun, 2 May 2010 07:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/rcn-congress/camerons-absence-not-a-slur-on-nurses/5014057.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/rcn-congress/camerons-absence-not-a-slur-on-nurses/5014057.article David Cameron is the only main party leader not to address delegates at this year’s Royal College of Nursing Congress, ahead of the general election. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:16 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/oncology/cancer-charity-gets-tough-on-nurse-funding/5013656.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/oncology/cancer-charity-gets-tough-on-nurse-funding/5013656.article Plans to increase the number of cancer nurse specialists could be put at risk if the NHS cannot commit to funding new posts, a leading cancer charity has warned.  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/liberal-democrats/lib-dems-unveil-manifesto-with-pledge-to-put-nurses-in-charge-of-wards/5013567.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/liberal-democrats/lib-dems-unveil-manifesto-with-pledge-to-put-nurses-in-charge-of-wards/5013567.article The Liberal Democrats have unveiled their election manifesto, pledging to put nurses and other frontline staff in charge of wards or unit budgets, and allowing staff to establish employee trusts - giving them a say over how their service is run. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:06 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/labours-election-manifesto-promises-personal-accountable-and-tailored-nhs/5013486.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/labours-election-manifesto-promises-personal-accountable-and-tailored-nhs/5013486.article Labour’s manifesto for the general election will today propose a major shake-up of public services that could see underperforming hospitals taken over by management teams from more successful organisations. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:18 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/tories-to-slash-public-sector-pay/5013428.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/tories-to-slash-public-sector-pay/5013428.article The Tories would slash up to £2bn from the public sector payroll within a year as part of moves to bring the deficit under control, it has been revealed. Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:31 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/older-peoples-nursing-news/care-bill-funding-drops-death-tax-plan/5013136.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/older-peoples-nursing-news/care-bill-funding-drops-death-tax-plan/5013136.article The government will rule out today what critics have branded a “death tax” to fund social care for the elderly. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:41 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/pm-to-unveil-personalised-public-service-webpages/5012844.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/pm-to-unveil-personalised-public-service-webpages/5012844.article Everyone in the country is to be given a personalised webpage for accessing Government services within a year as part of a plan to save billions of pounds by putting all public services online, Gordon Brown is to announce. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:19 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/gordon-brown-promises-more-central-role-for-nursing/5012151.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/gordon-brown-promises-more-central-role-for-nursing/5012151.article The prime minister Gordon Brown said today that recommendations made by his commission on nursing will influence not just the development of nursing and the health service, but also the way public services are seen in the future. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:14 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/weak-nhs-managers-could-be-struck-off/5012243.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/weak-nhs-managers-could-be-struck-off/5012243.article Plans to “strike off” underperforming managers have been announced by Gordon Brown as a way of dealing with failures such as the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust scandal. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/older-peoples-nursing-news/main-parties-revolt-over-free-home-care-plan/5011339.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/older-peoples-nursing-news/main-parties-revolt-over-free-home-care-plan/5011339.article Senior councillors from all three parties publicly complain that Government plans to provide free home care are flawed Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:42 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/oncology/brown-outlines-vision-for-more-health-and-social-care-at-home/5011261.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/oncology/brown-outlines-vision-for-more-health-and-social-care-at-home/5011261.article The prime minister Gordon Brown has pledged to provide more NHS and social care to people in their own homes with new guarantees for cancer patients and elderly people. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:23 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/older-peoples-nursing-news/cancer-patients-to-be-promised-free-home-care-by-gordon-brown/5011246.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/specialist-news/older-peoples-nursing-news/cancer-patients-to-be-promised-free-home-care-by-gordon-brown/5011246.article All 1.6 million people who have or have had cancer are to be offered free one-to-one care in their homes from a personal nurse under plans to be announced by Gordon Brown. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:42 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-times-awards/nursing-times-awards-winners-visit-downing-street/5010710.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-times-awards/nursing-times-awards-winners-visit-downing-street/5010710.article Nursing Times Awards winners were invited to visit Downing Street this week to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/conservative-party/conservatives-to-divert-nhs-resources-to-deprived-areas/5009987.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/conservative-party/conservatives-to-divert-nhs-resources-to-deprived-areas/5009987.article Tory leader David Cameron is to pledge to divert NHS resources to deprived areas at the launch of the Conservative manifesto today. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:52 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/clinical-subjects/alcohol/minimum-price-unlikely-to-cut-alcohol-consumption/5009894.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/clinical-subjects/alcohol/minimum-price-unlikely-to-cut-alcohol-consumption/5009894.article A new report into the price of alcohol has concluded that introducing a minimum price is unlikely to cut alcohol consumption. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:24 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/nhs-cumbrias-flood-heroes-visit-number-10/5009848.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/nhs-cumbrias-flood-heroes-visit-number-10/5009848.article The outstanding work of GPs and community nurses during and after last month’s Cockermouth floods has been recognised at a special Downing Street reception for public sector workers. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/prime-minister-defends-nhs-investments-and-promises-more-personal-service/5009587.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/health-policy/prime-minister-defends-nhs-investments-and-promises-more-personal-service/5009587.article The ‘right investments’ are being made into the future of the NHS, the Prime Minister said on a visit to a leading hospital. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:13 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/nurse-pay/gordon-brown-moves-to-curb-public-sector-pay/5009407.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/news-topics/nurse-pay/gordon-brown-moves-to-curb-public-sector-pay/5009407.article Moves to curb a “culture of excess” in public sector pay have been unveiled by the prime minister as part of a bid to slash £12bn from spending over the next four years. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:14 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/nurses-workshop-to-shape-the-future-of-nursing/5008007.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/nurses-workshop-to-shape-the-future-of-nursing/5008007.article Nurses and midwives across the east of England were invited to take part in a workshop, which will help to shape the Prime Minister’s Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/specialists/older-people/brown-pledges-free-personal-care-for-those-most-in-need/5006833.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/specialists/older-people/brown-pledges-free-personal-care-for-those-most-in-need/5006833.article Prime Minister Gordon Brown has pledged universal personal care for those with the ‘highest needs’ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:27 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/doctors-v-nurses-blurring-the-boundaries/5006643.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/doctors-v-nurses-blurring-the-boundaries/5006643.article With a government review, increased autonomy, advanced roles and working time laws contributing to nurses taking on junior doctors’ tasks, Clare Lomas looks at how the boundaries between the professions have become blurred. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/nursing-at-heart-of-drive-to-speed-up-cancer-diagnosis/5006730.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/primary-care/nursing-at-heart-of-drive-to-speed-up-cancer-diagnosis/5006730.article Nurses will be at the centre of a government drive to diagnose more cancer patients more quickly, due to be announced by the prime minister tomorrow. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/students/bupa-offers-help-to-young-unemployed/5005964.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/students/bupa-offers-help-to-young-unemployed/5005964.article Bupa has signed up to a new Government drive to create opportunities for thousands of young people and to help them gain the vital experience and skills needed to enter the world of work. Sat, 5 Sep 2009 07:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lib-dem-leader-turns-to-nurses-for-savings-ideas/5005726.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lib-dem-leader-turns-to-nurses-for-savings-ideas/5005726.article The Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg launches a website for people who work with taxpayers’ money to submit suggestions on how to cut waste in the public sector Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:11 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/older-people/nurses-hold-the-key-to-self-care-success-by-supporting-patients/5005143.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/older-people/nurses-hold-the-key-to-self-care-success-by-supporting-patients/5005143.article Nurses are vital in delivering the government’s commitment to supporting self-care, says chief nursing officer for England Dame Christine Beasley Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/students/twitter-users-back-nhs/5005133.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/students/twitter-users-back-nhs/5005133.article Users of the social networking site Twitter united today in defence of the NHS. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:59 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/specialists/older-people/carers-being-denied-respite-funding/5004929.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/specialists/older-people/carers-being-denied-respite-funding/5004929.article Tens of millions of pounds of NHS funding promised to carers by the government has failed to materialise, according to three leading charities. Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/rcn-against-opt-out-policy-on-organ-donation/5004674.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/rcn-against-opt-out-policy-on-organ-donation/5004674.article The RCN has voted not to back an opt-out policy for organ donation, following a consultation of its members. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/how-planning-will-help-the-nhs-to-be-stronger-after-the-recession/5004738.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/how-planning-will-help-the-nhs-to-be-stronger-after-the-recession/5004738.article Steve Barnett on why plans must be put in place to deal with the financial challenges facing the NHS Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:23 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/prime-ministerss-nursing-commission-one-month-to-have-your-say/5004404.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/prime-ministerss-nursing-commission-one-month-to-have-your-say/5004404.article There is less than a month left for nurses to have to their say to the commission that will determine the future of nursing and midwifery in the NHS. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:09 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/swine-flu/national-flu-pandemic-service-set-to-go-live/5004346.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/swine-flu/national-flu-pandemic-service-set-to-go-live/5004346.article A telephone and internet service that aims to speed up access to drugs for thousands of people infected with swine flu is poised to go live later today. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:49 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/number-10-confirms-lord-darzi-will-resign-as-health-minister/5004067.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/number-10-confirms-lord-darzi-will-resign-as-health-minister/5004067.article The government confirmed last night that health minister Lord Darzi would be leaving the government and published his resignation letter to the prime minister. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:52 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lord-darzi-quits-as-government-minister/5004044.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lord-darzi-quits-as-government-minister/5004044.article Health minister Lord Ara Darzi is quitting his post as health minister, according to Health Service Journal. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:09 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/specialists/older-people/new-national-care-service-for-older-people-proposed/5003979.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/specialists/older-people/new-national-care-service-for-older-people-proposed/5003979.article Older people could have their own dedicated ‘National Care Service’, under new Government proposals. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:27 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/nurses-should-make-their-voices-heard-on-the-future-of-nursing/5003848.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/nurses-should-make-their-voices-heard-on-the-future-of-nursing/5003848.article Ann Keen on how to contribute to the PM’s Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:50 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/government-responds-to-nursing-times-campaign-on-car-parking/5003532.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/government-responds-to-nursing-times-campaign-on-car-parking/5003532.article Nurses who are concerned about the level of car parking charges at their hospital should raise the matter with their trust, the government has said in response to Nursing Times’ Free Parking – Clamp Down on Charges campaign. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/brown-pledges-to-prioritise-global-effort-to-cut-maternal-mortality/5003536.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/brown-pledges-to-prioritise-global-effort-to-cut-maternal-mortality/5003536.article Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he is committed to placing maternal mortality high on the agenda of the G8 summit in Italy this week. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/clinical-subjects/patient-experience/brown-promises-minimum-standards-for-patients/5003425.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/clinical-subjects/patient-experience/brown-promises-minimum-standards-for-patients/5003425.article Gordon Brown has pledged a set of minimum standards for patients using the NHS in a policy announcement yesterday. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:38 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/students/student-nurse-funding-to-get-radical-reform/5003295.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/students/student-nurse-funding-to-get-radical-reform/5003295.article Changes in pre-registration nurse training could see the funding of nurse education facing a radical overhaul. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/oncology/government-will-force-trusts-to-pay-for-private-cancer-treatment/5003336.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/oncology/government-will-force-trusts-to-pay-for-private-cancer-treatment/5003336.article Health trusts that make cancer patients wait longer than two weeks for a specialist appointment will be forced to pay for private treatment, under new plans from the Government. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:05 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lord-darzi-on-why-clinicians-must-be-in-charge-of-reform/5002701.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/lord-darzi-on-why-clinicians-must-be-in-charge-of-reform/5002701.article With the first anniversary of the publication of NHS Next stage Review coming up this month, Richard Staines talks to the architect of the plan, health minister Lord Darzi, on progress so far and priorities for the future Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/charity-funds-will-be-repaid-to-recession-hit-cancer-hospital/5002609.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/management/charity-funds-will-be-repaid-to-recession-hit-cancer-hospital/5002609.article A leading cancer hospital will be repaid £6.5m of charity funds which it lost in the Icelandic economic crisis, according to health bosses. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:22 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/unison/andy-burnham-named-as-new-health-secretary-in-reshuffle/5002490.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/unison/andy-burnham-named-as-new-health-secretary-in-reshuffle/5002490.article Andy Burnham has been confirmed as health secretary in Gordon Brown’s cabinet reshuffle. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:45 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/alan-johnson-becomes-home-secretary-in-cabinet-reshuffle/5002450.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/pms-commission/alan-johnson-becomes-home-secretary-in-cabinet-reshuffle/5002450.article Alan Johnson has been moved from his job as health secretary to the home office as part of Gordon Brown’s cabinet reshuffle. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:05 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/cnos-bulletin/prime-minister-praises-nhs-nurses/5003628.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/cnos-bulletin/prime-minister-praises-nhs-nurses/5003628.article Counting on care was the theme of this year’s Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress, which reflected how nursing is key to public health and service delivery. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/so-thats-it-for-another-year/5001571.blog?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/nursing-blogs/so-thats-it-for-another-year/5001571.blog It’s been an amazing experience at RCN Congress this year. We saw Gordon Brown’s historic address, David Cameron’s counter attack. Fri, 15 May 2009 10:20 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/in-pictures-rcn-congress-2009/5001554.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/in-pictures-rcn-congress-2009/5001554.article Key speakers from RCN Congress in pictures, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Peter Carter and Ann Kenn Thu, 14 May 2009 16:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/video/rcn-congress-reaction-to-gordon-brown-and-david-camerons-speeches/5001538.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/forums-blogs-ideas-debate/video/rcn-congress-reaction-to-gordon-brown-and-david-camerons-speeches/5001538.article Nursing Times talks to nurses at RCN Congress to find out what they thought of the speeches made by Gordon Brown and David Cameron. Thu, 14 May 2009 10:12 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/christie-nurses-protest-over-lost-hospital-funds/5001255.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/whats-new-in-nursing/acute-care/christie-nurses-protest-over-lost-hospital-funds/5001255.article Nurses from Manchester’s Christie Hospital joined with patients and MPs last week in a march on Whitehall. Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00 GMT