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NHS going into winter on the ‘back foot’ after heat wave summer, warns RCN
The RCN has warned that the increased pressure on NHS hospitals this summer is likely to have a knock-on effect on how quickly patients can
Overall increase in nurses and midwives masks ‘severe workforce instability’
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has released figures showing the number of nurses and midwives registered to work in the UK has increased by
RCN calls for suicide prevention training for nurses on World Mental Health Day
Nursing staff play an important part in helping to prevent suicide; improving education and awareness is vital to save lives, says the RCN. As the
Male nurses welcome on International Men’s Day!
Are you celebrating International Men’s Day today? We certainly are, and see the event as the perfect chance to welcome new male recruits to our
Last Winter was devastating for Wales’ NHS – this year’s plans aim to make it different!
Last winter was devastating for Wales’ NHS – cancelled operations, huge ambulance queues and long waits after calling 999 came as NHS was hit with
Make every day a good news day at Richmond!
Calling all nurses – we need your news! If you’ve ever fancied your 15 minutes of fame, now’s your chance, as we’re asking each one
RCN worried as 500 fewer nursing students begin training in September
Official NHS figures revealed in early September that there were record levels of vacant nursing posts. The statistics from the university clearing service show the
Patients in Wales are the first in the world to test new drug for type 1 diabetes
Patients in Wales have become the first in the world to test a drug which could prevent and treat type 1 diabetes. The unnamed drug,
Richmond expands training offer in response to nurse feedback
One of the most important elements of any nursing role is that of keeping skills updated and learning new ones. Ongoing training furthers our continual
Patients need protecting in event of ‘no-deal’ Brexit
The RCN warns patient safety could be put at risk if EU nurses aren’t guaranteed settled status should the UK leave the EU without a
RCN launches new guidance to help safeguard adults at risk of abuse
Health care staff involved in adult safeguarding will have three years to meet new professional standards as outlined in Adult Safeguarding: Roles and Competencies for Health
The future of nursing in Wales – what will it look like in 2024?
If you have children or grandchildren in primary school, there’s a good chance that the jobs they will do in the future haven’t even been