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Nurses and other health service staff in England should receive a 2.4% pay uplift next year, according to the government, which claims it cannot afford more.
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The return of 'Sure Start', a dedicated referral system from primary care for suspected domestic abuse and a '"proper" workforce plan for social care, says Yvette Cooper in her speech today to the Labour Party conference. More coming soon from @MeadowWattret
This story below by @MeadowWattret is getting a lot of views at the moment: nursingtimes.net/policies-an…
Catch up on the key findings and responses to the Thirlwall Inquiry: Letby hospital ‘failed completely’ in preventing baby deaths, writes @meadow_wattret #thirlwall #lucyletby #neonatal #nursing #nhs #thirlwallinquiry nursingtimes.net/midwifery-a…
The final report from the Thirlwall Inquiry into circumstances surrounding crimes committed by former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby at Countess of Chester Hospital will be published later today. Look out for coverage from @nursingtimes reporter @meadow_wattret nursingtimes.net/midwifery-a…
A bit sunnier yesterday and saw this Clouded Yellow butterfly in my mum’s garden in South Essex. Quite a new one for me so cheered me up lots #butterflies
And while I'm thinking about students and the start of the new academic year, I've also just launched my annual search for the next group of @NursingTimes student editors. Click the link for info on how to apply: nursingtimes.net/education-a…
Excitingly, we have just launched next year's Student @NursingTimes Awards, which chimes nicely with the beginning of the new academic year. Start thinking about your entries, either as a student, educator or HEI. studentawards.nursingtimes.n…
Google plans to bulldoze a wildlife haven in Essex – home to rare species – for a data centre. Sign the petition now to help save it before it’s gone forever 🐝🦋 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio… via @38degrees
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As we mark International Neonatal Nurses Day, thank you to all our neonatal nursing colleagues for the vital care you provide to premature and sick newborn babies and the invaluable support you offer to their families. 💙 #teamCNO
No doubt there was an aspect of diary coincidence involved, but very good to see @YvetteCooperMP addressing nurse leaders in her first official engagement since becoming health and social care sec #nursing nursingtimes.net/policies-an…
Don't forget you have until midnight to enter the 2026 @NursingTimes Workforce Awards. So make sure you submit your entry to be in with a chance of winning one of our 19 categories: workforce.nursingtimes.net Good luck! #NTWorkforce
Something you don’t see everyday, an ice cream van pulled over in central London #heatwave
Steve Ford retweeted
My Doctor of Education journey was far from easy. It demanded willingness, tenacity, and resilience, supported by the encouragement and belief of many wonderful people along the way. There were challenges, sacrifices, and moments of doubt! @NurseFlo4 @filipinonurseuk
On behalf of @NursingTimes, happy International Nurses Day 2026 to every member of the profession across the globe. As this year's theme from the @ICNurses states "empowered nurses save lives!" #IND2026
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We’re proud to be partnering with the #NursingNowChallenge / @Nursing Now Challenge for #IND2026 🌍Join us on 12th May for a global virtual event focused on connection, collaboration, and action. Register your place today: bit.ly/3QXjBE3
Congratulations again to Tonicha Patterson, an undergraduate at @AngliaRuskin, who recently won the Student Nurse of the Year: Children category at the 2026 Student @NursingTimes Awards. Great to see a bit of @BBC coverage for this achievement by Tonicha!
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9p…
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We’ve unveiled the judging panel for the 2026 Nursing Times Workforce Awards 👏
A powerful group of leaders in nursing, workforce & healthcare innovation will be reviewing this year’s entries.
View the full panel & get your entry in by 3 July 2026: bit.ly/3P2O6YE
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The Nursing Times Workforce Awards is your chance to showcase real impact. Show impact with data, highlight what sets you apart, stay focused on criteria, and tell a clear story: challenge, action, results. 📣 Enter before 3 July: bit.ly/4cDSchE
