NMC whistleblower case review finds nearly all reached ‘right outcome’ The right outcome was reached in 19 out of 20 historical fitness to practise cases flagged by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) whistleblower in 2023, according to an independent review. www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

New virtual dementia nurse clinic for underrepresented patients A charity that provides specialist dementia nursing services has launched a new clinic service, accessible online or via phone, specifically to support Black, African and Caribbean communities. www.nursingtimes.net/dementia/new...

Learning disability nursing workforce at risk of ‘imminent collapse’ A coalition of leading charities, campaigners and health organisations is warning of an imminent collapse in learning disability nursing that threatens the lives of thousands of people. #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/learning-dis...

Improving health inequalities in the learning disability community The learning disability community experiences various health inequalities. Health professionals can reduce barriers to healthcare access. #nursing #learningdisability #learningdisabilities #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/learning-dis...

US nurses caught in the crosshairs of Trump cuts Dr Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association, talks exclusively to Nursing Times about her concerns for the profession and healthcare in the US. #nursing #trump #america #nurses #US www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

‘Fair pay’ agreement for adult social care workers in England Health and care leaders have today welcomed the government’s announcement of £500 for a fair pay agreement for health and social care workers in England as a “positive next step”. #socialcare #pay www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

Nurses set to work in ‘online hospital’ to reduce NHS waiting lists Nurses are likely hold some appointments with patients in future via a new ‘online hospital’, announced today by the government with the aim of transforming healthcare delivery in England. #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/digital-and-...

Making a difference: the role of nurses in UK prisons Precise figures on the number of prison nurses in the UK are hard to come by. But it’s safe to say that it is one of the smaller branches of the profession, possibly numbering as few as 3,000. www.nursingtimes.net/prison-and-c...

Maternity staff provide emergency birth training for air ambulance crew Three midwives were among a small group of clinicians that recently provided obstetric emergency training to the crew of their local air ambulance. #midwives #midwifery #airambulance #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/emergency-an...

Tributes paid to Palestinian nursing leader after Gaza death Nurse leaders have repeated calls for the protection of health workers in conflict zones, following the death of Dr Mohammed Akram Al-Kafarneh, head of the Palestinian Nursing Association in Gaza. www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

New programme aims to improve neonatal care in Wales The Welsh Government has awarded nearly £100,000 to a baby charity to support neonatal units in Wales to improve the care they provide to premature and sick babies. #neonatal #wales #nursing #nurses #policy www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

Nursing organisations asked to help shape new NHS workforce plan The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a call for evidence from nursing unions and professional bodies to inform the development of a new NHS workforce plan for England. www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nu...

Future nurse inspired by receiving lifesaving organ transplant A young woman has said she is planning to become a nurse after receiving lifesaving treatment at Scotland’s national heart transplant centre and wants to raise awareness further about donation. www.nursingtimes.net/cardiovascul...

How to interpret electrolyte blood results to identify abnormalities Accurate interpretation of electrolyte blood results is key to diagnosis and management. Read our guide. Author: Deborah Slade, senior lecturer in advanced practice, Oxford Brookes University www.nursingtimes.net/assessment-s...

‘Being able to write about things that I am most passionate about is truly fulfilling’ Millie Holley reflects on her journey of being a nursing student, finding employment and being a Nursing Times student editor. #nursing #students #nurses #nursingassociates www.nursingtimes.net/students/bei...

Nurse leaders can create a digital future to benefit patients and staff Three senior NHS nurse leaders explore how they see digital technology in health and care being guided towards a future that is inclusive, ethical and rooted in compassion. #leadership #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/digital-and-...

New chief nurse appointed for private hospital in London An independent sector hospital in the capital, which opened its doors to patients just over three years ago, has announced the appointment of a new chief nursing officer. #nursing #leadership #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/n...

Breast cancer death risk linked to missing first mammogram Missing an initial screening appointment for breast cancer is linked to a higher risk of death from the condition, according to researchers. #nursing #cancer #breastcancer #womenshealth #healthcare www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/breas...

‘To all my fellow newly qualified nurses – good luck’ In her final article, student editor Rebecca Kenderdine reflects on becoming a newly qualified nurse. #nursing #nurse #education #university #career #healthcare #student #newlyqualified #nhs #newlyregistered www.nursingtimes.net/students/to-...

NMC sets five priority areas for improvement over next two years The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a new strategy for 2025-27, setting out five priority areas, as it attempts to transform its culture and improve its regulatory performance. #NMC www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

Nursing associate lecturers taking on cathedral abseil challenge Nursing lecturers from a Midlands university are swapping the classroom for the heights of their local cathedral, as they take on a 90-foot abseiling challenge to raise funds for local hospices. www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

Scottish minister promises annual funding for long Covid services The government in Scotland has pledged year-on-year £4.5m investment in specialist services to help address the long-term effects caused by Covid-19 and other conditions. #nursing #longcovid #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/nurse-wellbe...

Chief midwife reassures over paracetamol safety during pregnancy Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy, in the wake of US president Donald Trump's comments. www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

Use of hospital arts to improve patient and staff health and wellbeing Learn how art in hospitals can have a powerful and beneficial influence on the health and wellbeing of hospital patients, visitors and staff. #nursing #art #hospital #nurses #healthcare #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/hospital-nur...

‘Neonatal nurses are part of a family’s story; they need support to provide optimal care’ Katie Gallagher on the essential role neonatal nurses play and how the Neonatal Nurses Association represents and supports them. #nursing #neonatal #nurses #healthcare www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

UK journal retracts study on apple cider vinegar and weight loss Research suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight has been retracted by a leading UK journal publisher #nutrition www.nursingtimes.net/nutrition-an...

RCN calls on pollical parties in Wales to prioritise nursing ahead of election Safe staffing, fair pay, and a voice in shaping the future of care are essential for nurses in Wales, according to the RCN, which today published an election manifesto. www.nursingtimes.net/policies-and...

Third-generation nurse brings passion for palliative care to hospice A nurse employed by a hospice in Staffordshire is the third generation of her family to work in end-of-life care nursing. #nursing #hospice #endoflifecare #palliativecare #nurses #lichfield www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...

South coast trust latest to trial body cameras in emergency department A body worn camera trial is underway in emergency departments (ED) at a hospital trust in Sussex, in order to try and reduce aggressive and violent behaviour faced by staff. #nursing #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/emergency-an...

Hospital trust celebrates 50 years of contribution by two nurses A hospital trust in the East Midlands has celebrated the contributions of very long-serving staff, including two nurses, who have dedicated their lives to serving their local communities. www.nursingtimes.net/hospital-nur...

RCN takes aim at Reform over plans affecting migrant nursing staff Plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain in the UK are akin to threatening to sack migrant nursing staff and are “abhorrent beyond words”, unions have said in response to a policy from Reform. www.nursingtimes.net/policies-and...

‘Everyone approaching the end of life deserves high-quality care’ Kate Heaps introduces the newly established Impact Centre for Palliative and End-of-Life Care and highlights its relevance to nurses across all settings. #nursing #endoflifecare #hospices www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...

‘Yellow blankets’ helping reduce falls in emergency department A simple way of identifying patients at risk of falling is proving successful at improving patient safety in the accident and emergency department at a hospital in Northern Ireland. #nursing #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/emergency-an...

England’s CNO confirmed as part of joint executive team The chief nursing officer for England, Duncan Burton, has been confirmed as a member of new leadership group for the health service, as part of a national restructure. #nursing #leadership #nhs #government www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/e...

The perils and pitfalls of medication in the older person This article explores polypharmacy and the risk of adverse effects of medication in older people. Author: Linda Nazarko is a specialist frailty nurse. #nurses #nursing #frailty #olderpeople #elderly www.nursingtimes.net/medicine-man...

‘The nursing associate model immerses students in care from the beginning’ Lili Hyland argues why she believes training as a nursing associate should in future be the main route into nursing rather than university degrees. #nursing #nursingassociate www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

Cystitis may signal presence of urogenital cancers in middle age A bout of the common bladder infection, cystitis, may signal the presence of urogenital cancers in middle-aged adults, according to Scandinavian researchers. #bladder #nursing #cancer #cystitis www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/cysti...

‘Our profession is most robust when every voice is appreciated’ Student editor Sana Gul on how early career nurses contribute a distinctive perspective to policy and strategy formulation. #nurse #nursing #nurses #careers www.nursingtimes.net/students/our...

Healthcare unions reject PRB process for deciding NHS pay Nursing and midwifery unions will no longer engage with the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) process and have called on the government to enter direct negotiations with them to determine health staff pay. #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/he...

Filipino nurses celebrate 25 years at one mental health care provider A group of SE Asian nurses are celebrating a quarter of a century in the UK, working for the same mental health provider, after being recruited to help address a national staff shortage. www.nursingtimes.net/mental-healt...

Sponsored: Staff engagement at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation that provides physical and mental health, learning disability and social care services. #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/st...

Pioneering cardiology nurse specialist honoured by England’s CNO A Greater Manchester trust’s “deeply human” first ever cardiology nurse consultant has received a top award from England’s chief nursing officer. #nursing #cardiology #manchester #healthcare #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/cardiovascul...

HCAs at Blackpool hospitals set to strike in backpay row Hundreds of healthcare support workers employed by a hospital trust in the North West look set to take strike action next week in a dispute over backpay. #nursing #nhs #workforce #blackpool #healthcare www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/hc...

Digitalisation: is it delivering on its promise or impeding care? This article explores how the nurse’s role on the hospital ward has changed with digitalisation. #nursing #digital Author: Deborah Dry is registered care home manager, Windsor Lodge Care Home. www.nursingtimes.net/digital-and-...

The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries Calling all student nurses, midwives, nursing associates and apprentices, the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries. The deadline is Friday 12 December 2025. Don’t miss out! www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

‘In an AI-driven world, ‘prompt literacy’ is nursing’s new superpower’ Melanconia Duval-Pazzaglia on how in the AI era, ‘prompt literacy’ is the skill all nurses need. #nursing #nurses #artificialintelligence #AI #digitaltechnology #digital #technology #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/digital-and-...

‘Are online training and interviews the way forward?’ Student editor Millie Holley on the online and remote practices and ways of working that have been implemented since the Covid-19 pandemic. #nurses #nursing #digitaltechnology #digital #technology #training www.nursingtimes.net/students/are...

‘Nursing is not a destination, but a becoming’ Student editor Deborah Amu on finishing her studies and the transition from nursing student to registered nurse. #nurse #nurses #nursing #students #career #newlyregistered #newlyqualified #education #university www.nursingtimes.net/students/nur...

Number of internationally-educated nurses going up across Europe European healthcare systems, including the UK, need to strengthen workforce sustainability and self-sufficiency and reduce their dependency on international recruitment, warns a new WHO report. www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

Nurses pioneering new approach to treating teenagers with IBD A pioneering home-treatment approach being adopted by nurses at a Scottish hospital is transforming the lives of teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). #nursing #ibd #aberdeen #nurses #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/childrens-nu...