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Nurses 'anxious' after legal challenge halts social enterprise transfer
More than 1,000 nurses due to be transferred to a social enterprise face a further year of uncertainty after the process was halted following a high court challenge.
Government suffers NHS bill defeat
The government suffered its first defeat on highly contentious plans to reform the health service just hours after the Prime Minister mounted a passionate defence of the shake-up.
'Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could take some politics out and concentrate on improving healthcare for all?'
We talk to Bob Gates, professor of learning disabilities at the University of Hertfordshire and visiting professor of learning disabilities at the University of West London, who has been a nurse for just over 40 years.
Can vitamin D help infertile couples conceive?
A “sunny break may be alternative to IVF,” the Daily Mail has reported.
'Halt the reforms now before they create considerable turmoil'
The health bill is dangerous, divisive and disruptive, warns Peter Carter
How can staff be prepared for an electronic record system?
Each week we pick out a practice article and pose some topics for you to debate and pose your own questions on. What do you think?
Helping survivors to adjust after cancer
As the number of people living with or beyond cancer is growing, nurses have a crucial role in helping them adjust to their new lives after their treatment
Electronic record system preparation
Nurse leaders may need to prepare for new electronic record systems. This article advises them on the questions they will need to ask to ensure sustainable benefits for patients
Ministers announce further amendments to health bill
The government has tabled further amendments to its controversial plans for NHS reform as it pushes for Parliament to pass the health and social care bill.
Too many nurse leaders in 'quasi-medical' roles, says prominent doc
Nursing lacks adequate role models because so many senior nurses end up in management and “quasi-medical” roles, a prominent doctor involved in nursing education has told MPs.
Warning over fall in social care funding
Spending on older people’s social care in England has fallen by half a billion pounds, according to a new report.
NHS 111 risks increasing pressure on A&E and urgent care
Unions have urged the government to slow down the roll out of the new non-emergency NHS telephone service amid fears a lack of nursing input could increase pressure on other services.
RCN warns Lansley of nurse backlash but chance of anti bill consensus recedes
The Royal College of Nursing has rejected suggestions it has weakened its opposition to the health bill, despite the apparent failure of the royal colleges to agree a consensus at the end of last week.
"Beware the implications for nurses of assisted dying law"
While imminent changes to the law are unlikely, the issue of assisted dying is not going to go away
Oppose the heath bill and be ignored
The royal colleges - representing health professionals (whether these are medics, nurses or midwives) - are not natural rebels.
Nurses to feature in Olympics opener
Hundreds of NHS nurses are to feature in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, according to reports.
RCN attacks planned cut in Scottish student nurse places
The Royal College of Nursing has strongly criticised moves by the Scottish Government to slash the number of training places for nurses and midwives by nearly 300 in 2012-13.
Motivate your team to embrace change
Be passionate about your vision to help get your team on board, says Caroline Shaw.
Health groups to discuss NHS plans
Health unions and Royal Colleges will hold a summit tonight to discuss the government’s controversial reforms of the NHS.
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Government orders review of NMC
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Chief midwife brands Lansley's comments 'below the belt'
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RCN issues warning over public health nursing workforce
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MPs: NHS could miss savings target from 'salami slicing'
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Voluntary HCA plan could lead to 'formal regulation', says Mid Staffs group
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Abortion clinics to advertise on TV
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Nursing forum members will not be 'great and the good'
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Living with Alzheimer's: accessing support
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Pressure ulcer risk assessment
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"If data isn't used, it just takes nurses away from the bedside"
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Nurse-led MS services are a 'win-win', MPs told
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Unions claim 'united front' against health bill
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#NurChat – Is David Cameron trying to lead a culture change in the NHS?
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RCN and RCM harden their opposition to health bill
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Newly qualified nurses must have proper support, says government advisor
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Words strong but action vague in PM plan
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Have two alcohol-free days a week, say MPs
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'NMC faces challenge in replacing outgoing chief'
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'Skateboards will be needed to deliver hourly ward rounds'
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PM's forum should look at staffing and not 'beat up' nurses, says its chair
