NHS to cut plastic straws, cups and cutlery from hospitals
Last year the NHS used at least 163 million plastic cups, 16 million pieces of plastic cutlery, 15 million straws ...
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Nursing vacancies hit record high leaving patient care at risk
It can be "dangerous" when there aren’t enough nurses to provide care.
NHS calls for clarity on who is accountable for the nursing workforce
Figures suggest there are around 40,000 unfilled nursing vacancies throughout the NHS in England.
‘NHS Passports’ will allow staff to ‘plug gaps’ in any hospital at short notice
A union has warned that patient care should not be compromised for convenience.
Small rise in student nurse numbers ‘not enough’ meet demand
Ministers claimed the purpose of reforming the funding system was to boost the number of available student places.
Over 4,000 additional mental health nurses needed in the next five years
4,230 mental health nurses are needed to ensure the Government can deliver the NHS Long Term Plan.
Nearly half of all emergency admissions to hospital from care homes could be avoided
Better working relationship GPs and the upskilling of care home staff could be the answer.
Health bosses plan to make the NHS the ‘best place to work’
The NHS wants to develop a healthy, inclusive and compassionate culture.
National staff retention scheme to offer healthcare workers discounts at local retailers, supermarkets and gyms
A national staff retention scheme is set to be rolled out throughout the health service.
‘Unacceptable’ cancer and elective waiting times are ‘risking patients’ lives’
A report has warned that the impact of delays on patients isn’t being taken seriously enough.
Induction framework for General Practice Nurses launched
It also provides guidance for practices employing General Practice Nurses.
Inquiry launched after a Trusts ‘over-ambitious cuts placed patient safety at risk’
Investigators will examine if the trusts senior leadership contributed to the delivery of unsafe patient care.
Doctors and nurses ‘Skype’ older patients to reduce hospital trips
Elderly patients are able to get support and advice in their own home.
Army of NHS experts brought in to tackle over-medication in care homes
The project aims to improve quality of life, reduce over-medication and reduce the number of hospital admissions.
Nursing shortages mean ‘we cannot deliver the long-term plan’, MPs told
There are currently over 40,000 vacant registered nursing posts in England.
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