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School nursing services at ‘breaking point’, government told
More than 80% of school nurses have said there are not enough staff to deliver an effective school nursing service…
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Government launches 2025-26 NHS pay round but delays expected
The government has launched the 2025-26 NHS pay round but has warned that it is still “unlikely” that nurses will…
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Scottish Government implements overdue 5.5% NHS pay deal
NHS nurses in Scotland will receive a 5.5% pay rise from next month after health workers unanimously accepted the offer.…
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London surgery nurses take strike straight to government
Theatre nurses at a hospital trust in London have escalated a dispute over working hours by taking their strike directly…
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Report urges government action on palliative care
A charity has called on the government to urgently improve end-of-life care, after a survey showed patients dying in pain…
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‘No plans’ for government to undertake independent inquiry into NMC
The government has confirmed that it will not undertake a national inquiry into the performance and operations of the UK’s…
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Government to repeal controversial ‘anti-strike’ law
The new Labour government has confirmed it will repeal the so-called anti-strike bill, in a move to “reset” industrial relations…
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Government pledges to end NHS pay award delays
The NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) process for 2025-26 will kickstart in September this year, as part of government plans…
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Nurse pay to rise by 5.5% for 2024-25, government confirms
The chancellor of the exchequer has approved a 5.5% pay rise for nurses and other NHS workers in England, but…
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Healthcare leaders demand ‘radical change’ from Labour government
The new Labour government must build a sustainable social care system, end ongoing industrial action and urgently boost student nursing…
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