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‘Corridor care places untenable strain on an already burnt‑out workforce’

Helené Donnelly highlights why corridor care should alarm every nurse working in or alongside the health service, and why it must be tackled and not tolerated. #NHS #A&E #nursing #nurses

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‘Corridor care places untenable strain on an already burnt‑out workforce’
Helené Donnelly on why corridor care should alarm every nurse working in or alongside the NHS, and why it must be tackled and not tolerated.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Primary care nurses begin chickenpox immunisation for young children

Families across the UK with young children will be offered protection against varicella, more commonly known as chickenpox, as part of their routine childhood vaccinations from this month.

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Primary care nurses begin chickenpox immunisation for young children
Families across the UK with young children will be offered protection against chickenpox as part of routine vaccinations from this month.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
‘Trying to grow the UK nursing workforce: running hard, standing still?’

James Buchan explores UK nursing workforce trends through the lens of a recent report from the OECD, which reveals reliance on internationally educated nurses. #nursing #workforce #nurses

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‘Trying to grow the UK nursing workforce: running hard, standing still?’
James Buchan explores UK nursing workforce trends through the lens of an OECD report, revealing reliance on internationally educated nurses.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Infection prevention and control nurse calls time after 52-year career

A long-serving member of the profession, who was working as a senior infection prevention and control nurse in the Black Country, marked her retirement last month after 52 years of service.

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Infection prevention and control nurse calls time after 52-year career
A member of the profession who was working as a senior infection prevention and control nurse in the Black Country has retired after 52 years.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Nurses as psychotherapists: history, barriers and the way forward

There would be many benefits of mental health nurses practising as psychotherapists; however, there are barriers both within and beyond the field. #nursing #nurses #mentalhealth #psychotherapists

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Nurses as psychotherapists: history, barriers and the way forward
Learn about the potential benefits of mental health nurses practising as psychotherapists, as well as the barriers both within and beyond the field.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:44 AM
‘Nursing care among the chaos – a profession under attack’

Marcus Wootton discusses a recent RCN report on nursing staff working in conflict zones around the world and issues a call for action. #nurses #nursing #global #healthcare #health #nurse #international

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‘Nursing care among the chaos – a profession under attack’
Marcus Wootton discusses a recent RCN report on nursing staff working in conflict zones around the world and issues a call for action.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
UK’s chief nurses thank profession in 2025-26 festive messages

The UK’s four national chief nursing officers (CNOs) have paid tribute to the contributions of nurses and midwives during 2025, highlighting another tough year for health and care services. #nursing

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UK’s chief nurses thank profession in 2025-26 festive messages
The UK’s four chief nurses have paid tribute to the contributions of nurses and midwives during 2025, highlighting another tough year.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Meeting the mental health needs of children and young people in school

A school early intervention service is ensuring more children receive support without adding to NHS referral. It won the Nursing in Mental Health category in the 2024 Nursing Times Awards.

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Meeting the mental health needs of children and young people in school
Supporting schools with the delivery of mental health is ensuring that more children receive the right support.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
‘From band 2 to enhanced clinical practitioner apprentice’

Gav Oxby reflects on his decade-long career journey in the NHS, going from a band 2 to become an enhanced clinical practitioner apprentice. #nursing #careers #education #nurse #healthcare #nurses #nhs

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‘From band 2 to enhanced clinical practitioner apprentice’
Gav Oxby reflects on his decade-long career journey in the NHS, going from a band 2 to become an enhanced clinical practitioner apprentice.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Effective communication with patients managing mental health issues

This article introduces communication skills and frameworks that will help enable quality interaction with patients. #nurses #nursing #mentalhealth #communication #healthcare #health #nurse

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Effective communication with patients managing mental health issues
Read this article to learn about communication frameworks and skills that will help enable quality interaction with patients.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Nurse donates kidney to ‘near-perfect match’ stranger

A nurse, Ellie Hoskin, has explained what convinced her to risk surgery and become a living kidney donor for a complete stranger, potentially saving her life in the process. #renal #nurses #organdonation

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Nurse donates kidney to ‘near-perfect match’ stranger
A nurse, Ellie Hoskin, has explained what convinced her to become a living kidney donor for a complete stranger and potentially save a life.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
‘Why palliative and end-of-life care must be at the heart of nursing education’

Jane Turner, from palliative and bereavement support charity Sue Ryder, explains why nurse training in end-of-life care is so important and how this will benefit people. #palliative

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‘Why palliative and end-of-life care must be at the heart of nursing education’
Jane Turner, from charity Sue Ryder, explains why nurse training in palliative and end-of-life care is so important and how it benefits all.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
‘Nursing must recognise potential where it has historically been overlooked’

Emma Davies argues in favour of widening access to nursing for people who have grown up in marginalised and care-experienced contexts, to boost workforce numbers and cultural skillmix.

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‘Nursing must recognise potential where it has historically been overlooked’
Emma Davies argues in favour of widening access to nursing for people who have grown up in marginalised and care-experienced contexts.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
MHRA approves preventative for sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection

UK drug regulators have approved a drug and vaccination combination for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents. #hiv #nursing #publichealth #nurses

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December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
RCN members protest after closure of independent provider facility

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) demonstrated today outside the headquarters of a major private health provider in response to its decision to close one of its facilities in London.

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RCN members protest after closure of independent provider facility
RCN members demonstrated today outside the HQ of a major private health provider in response to its decision to close one of its facilities.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
‘Perils of being a wheelchair user and appreciation of being able-bodied’

Kerry Haycox explores the lived experience of becoming a temporary wheelchair user and why systemic change is needed to make accessibility more than just a promise. #nurses #accessibility

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‘Perils of being a wheelchair user and appreciation of being able-bodied’
Kerry Haycox reflects on being a temporary wheelchair user and why systemic change is needed to make accessibility more than just a promise.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
How lullabies can potentially help babies and parents in intensive care

Playing soothing live music in intensive care units can help parents bond with their baby, according to those behind a music-based charity initiative. #neonatal #NICU #intensivecare #nurse

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How lullabies can potentially help babies and parents in intensive care
Playing soothing live music in intensive care units can help parents bond with their baby, according to those behind a charity initiative.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
WHO issues warning over ‘early influenza season’ sweeping Europe

More than half of the countries in the World Health Organization’s European region, including the UK, are experiencing an intense, early influenza season driven by a new strain. #nursing #flu

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WHO issues warning over ‘early influenza season’ sweeping Europe
More than half of the countries in the WHO’s European region are experiencing an intense, early influenza season driven by a new strain.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Nurse leader joins effort to improve Scottish maternity and neonatal services

A well-respected nurse leader has been appointed as one of two new vice chairs for the Scottish Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, which has been set up to improve safety and care.

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Nurse leader joins effort to improve Scottish maternity and neonatal services
A leading public health nurse has been appointed as one of two new vice chairs for the Scottish Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Frailty and depression together are likely to boost dementia risk

Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to boost the risk of dementia in older people, according to researchers from China using UK data. #nursing #dementia #dementia #frailty

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Frailty and depression together are likely to boost dementia risk
Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to boost the risk of dementia in older people, according to researchers from China.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
‘There are key differences in the profile of registrants in the four UK countries’

James Buchan highlights the marked differences in levels of reliance on international nurses and midwives in the four UK countries. #nursing #workforce #recruitment #global

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‘There are key differences in the profile of registrants in the four UK countries’
James Buchan highlights the marked differences in levels of reliance on international nurses and midwives in the four UK countries.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Research reveals many UK nurses stuck on entry-level pay grade

Analysis of nursing career paths has revealed that almost half of UK nurses, particularly those from certain ethnic groups, receive entry-level salaries, often despite their advanced skillset. #nhs

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Research reveals many UK nurses stuck on entry-level pay grade
Analysis suggests almost half of UK nurses, particularly those of certain ethnicity, receive entry-level pay despite their advanced skillset.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mental health nurse in new emergency substance misuse role

A registered mental health nurse has begun a brand-new role with an ambulance service that uses her expertise on alcohol and substance misuse for emergency situations and staff education. #mentalhealth

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Mental health nurse in new emergency substance misuse role
A mental health nurse has begun a brand-new role with an ambulance service that uses her expertise on alcohol and substance misuse.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Sheffield nurse consultant named future president of cancer society

An award-winning nurse consultant who specialises in melanoma and immunotherapy late effects has been elected to take over in future as president of a UK charity for cancer nurses. #cancer

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Sheffield nurse consultant named future president of cancer society
Dr Jo Bird, nurse consultant at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has been chosen as the president-elect of the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS).
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December 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
‘Together through research, we can all benefit patient care and outcomes’

Jane Ball explains why research is vital to nursing and midwifery, and also introduces the RCN’s new strategy on this topic. #nursing #research #nurses #healthcare #health #RCN #nurse

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‘Together through research, we can all benefit patient care and outcomes’
Jane Ball explains why research is vital to nursing and midwifery, and also introduces the RCN’s new strategy on this topic.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM