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Government takes first steps toward separate pay scale for NHS nurses
Government takes first steps toward separate pay scale for NHS nurses
Barclay says dedicated nursing pay spine not ‘legally possible’ despite previous promise
Barclay says dedicated nursing pay spine not ‘legally possible’ despite previous promise
Government refuses to fund NHS pay rise for some organisations
Government refuses to fund NHS pay rise for some organisations
Thousands of burnt out and overworked nurses are quitting the profession early
Thousands of burnt out and overworked nurses are quitting the profession early
ITU patients get a glimpse of sunshine to aid recovery
ITU patients get a glimpse of sunshine to aid recovery
Nurses start voting on if to take strike action until Christmas
Nurses start voting on if to take strike action until Christmas
Junior doctors to strike again after ‘paltry’ 5% pay offer
Junior doctors to strike again after ‘paltry’ 5% pay offer
NHS trusts turn to ‘golden hellos’ to recruit and retain nurses
NHS trusts turn to ‘golden hellos’ to recruit and retain nurses
Health and care staff ranked among the unhappiest of all professions
Health and care staff ranked among the unhappiest of all professions
Nursing associates are being used to fill nurse vacancies and even ‘wearing the same uniform’
Nursing associates are being used to fill nurse vacancies and even ‘wearing the same uniform’
Health Secretary to meet RCN chief following ‘double-digit’ pay demand
Health Secretary to meet RCN chief following ‘double-digit’ pay demand
Nurses to withdraw from ‘independent’ NHS pay review body