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Exclusive: nursing leaders pledge action in response to Francis
Nursing leaders have pledged action in the wake of criticism by Robert Francis QC that they have not done enough to respond to his seminal report.
EU rules bring greater protection from needlestick injuries
New rules to give nurses greater protection against sharps injuries have come into force across the European Union.
Next steps in HCA work for nursing students plan unveiled
Around 200 students on paid placements will test out controversial government plans to require future nurses to spend up to a year working as a healthcare assistant before starting their degree.
Nurses struggling to provide care on stretched wards
Nurses are struggling to deliver safe patient care due to chronic understaffing and a heavy burden of bureaucracy, according to two major union surveys.
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Apprenticeships in health care could help economic recovery
As part of its strategy to prepare the country for economic recovery, the government is increasing opportunities for apprenticeships in health care, says Dave Godson
