Mid Staffs is 'warning bell' to nurse leaders, says former nurse chair

The former nurse who is now chair of Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has said the care scandal at the trust should be a “warning bell” to nurse leaders.

Young people 'put off' nursing by TV dramas

Young people may be discouraged from carers in nursing by watching TV hospital dramas full of staff acting unprofessionally, the head of a widely criticised hospital has said.

'No evidence' brain games help memory

A team of the UK's leading scientists says there is no evidence to back up claims that brain training games such as the Nintendo DS significantly boost memory.

Managers' pay 'accelerates away' from nurses - Nursing Times

Managers' pay 'accelerates away' from nurses Nursing Times The salaries of senior NHS managers have “accelerated away” from those paid to staff, with the average hospital nursing director now earning nearly £100000, ...

NMC releases guidance on care for older people

Guidance setting out the standards of care that older people expect to receive from nurses and midwives has been published by the NMC.

Labour's manifesto: the need to commit to nursing - Though Cowards Flinch

Labour's manifesto: the need to commit to nursing Though Cowards Flinch One explanation for the shortage of staff Ms Bailey witnessed on the wards was the financial crisis gripping Mid Staffordshire General Hospitals NHS Trust ...

Increase alcohol prices to tackle alcohol-related health problems, say NHS staff

An overwhelming majority of doctors and nurses think alcohol should be sold at a higher price to tackle alcohol-related health problems, latest survey results have shown.

Doctors criticise urgent care plan - Richmond and Twickenham Times

Doctors criticise urgent care plan Richmond and Twickenham Times Dr Freeman backed an NHS London plan to base the future of healthcare around polyclinics – where a wide range of health services are available – and UCCs, ... and more �

Consultation on quality standard for specialist neonatal care launched

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has launched a four-week consultation on a quality standard for specialist neonatal care.