There is shocking bullying, racism and incompetence in the organisation responsible for ensuring NHS nurses and midwives in the UK are safe to have around patients, a damning report says. The independent review warns of a dangerously toxic culture within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which oversees and regulates hundreds of thousands of nurses … Read more
For a midweek afternoon and evening shift, the agency charges trusts £91.45 per hour, 85% above what the nurse is paid, at £49.50 per hour. Our calculations indicate that for a single Friday shift the trust is charged almost £1,000, of which £539 goes to the nurse, and £400 goes to the agency. Source link
Jennie Gow targets return to F1 broadcasting but has been “frustrated” at times during her recovery. Source link
Blackpool nurse Catherine Hudson gave pills to patients to “keep them quiet” during shifts. Source link
NHS Fife apologises after a woman was able to assist with patient care at St Andrews Community Hospital. Source link
A coroner voices concern that sites promoting self-harm are accessible to vulnerable people. Source link
The conviction on Friday made Lucy Letby the UK’s most prolific child serial killer in modern times. Source link
The 33-year-old is convicted of killing babies at the hospital neonatal unit where she worked. Source link
The examination is scheduled for the exam is to be conducted in three sessions. | Photo Credit: File photo The Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB) has asked the candidates appearing for the staff nurse examination on August 2 to report to the examination centre at the designated reporting time, as the registration procedure … Read more
Samantha Bourton also visited the patient outside work hours in May 2021, a panel heard. Source link