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.
Life-saving baby screening scheme expanded
Newborn babies across England will be screened for more debilitating genetic diseases from Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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Gaps in mental health care for new mothers cost UK £8bn a year
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