Thousands of care workers ‘miss out on minimum wage’ It has been reported that more than a tenth of UK care workers are being paid less than the national minimum wage of £6.Read more
Life-saving baby screening scheme expanded Newborn babies across England will be screened for more debilitating genetic diseases from Monday.Read more
Nurse vacancy rate in London climbs despite extra posts A shortage of nurses in the capital is increasing with more than 8,000 posts unfilled and a particular strain on mental health services, research by the Royal College of Nursing has revealed.Read more
Nursing team designs ‘transitioning website’ for young patients A nurse-led project at a specialist heart hospital is pioneering an innovative website for young adults transitioning from children’s services.Read more
Nurses and midwives complete four-hour strike over NHS pay Thousands of nurses and midwives braved the autumn weather this morning to take part in strike action over pay today.Read more
Gaps in mental health care for new mothers cost UK £8bn a year For the full story click here.Read more