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All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾.
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                             23 Nov 2024 23 Nov 2024¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ celebrating Nursing Support Workers' DayToday is dedicated to recognising and celebrating nursing support workers – and the skills, dedication and compassion they bring to the lives of patients, families and the entire nursing community. 
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                             22 Nov 2024 22 Nov 2024Clinical nurse specialist named ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Wales Nurse of the Year 2024Madelaine Watkins is changing perceptions and improving access to services in a role that was only piloted 4 years ago. 
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                             21 Nov 2024 21 Nov 2024Agenda for Change non-pay commitments do not address challenges facing NHS nursing staffThese recommendations are a missed opportunity to reset priorities and demonstrate nursing is valued. 
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                             21 Nov 2024 21 Nov 2024COVID inquiry: ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ questions Matt HancockWe asked the former health secretary about absence of reporting on deaths, infection and self-isolation rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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                             16 Nov 2024 16 Nov 2024Long COVID: nursing staff still being denied access to financial supportWe’re urging the UK government to act and recognise COVID complications as occupational following recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council made 2 years ago today. 
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                             13 Nov 2024 13 Nov 2024¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Presidential and Council elections results announcedThe results are in for key leadership positions including President, Deputy President and Council members. 
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                             11 Nov 2024 11 Nov 2024Huge increase in nursing staff quitting early poses risk to NHS reformsWe’re calling on the UK government to substantially raise pay and introduce loan forgiveness measures now. 
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                             5 Nov 2024 5 Nov 2024COVID inquiry: 'Why were ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ warnings ignored?'Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 Inquiry has highlighted how the failure to listen to the nursing profession led to inadequate infection prevention guidance and improper supply of PPE, putting staff at risk. 
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                             4 Nov 2024 4 Nov 2024Tuition fee increase is ‘bad news for patient care’A loan forgiveness model for nursing staff who commit to working in the NHS and public services must be introduced. 
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                             4 Nov 2024 4 Nov 2024¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Awards 2025: nominate an outstanding nursing colleagueTell us who should receive an ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Award, as we get ready to celebrate members who’ve made a difference to the lives of others and the wider nursing profession through their voluntary work for the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾.