News
All the latest on current nursing issues, including employment matters, health and safety in the workplace, public health policy and clinical skills, as well as updates on the work of the ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ.
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16 Nov 2024
Long COVID: nursing staff still being denied access to financial support
We’re urging the UK government to act and recognise COVID complications as occupational following recommendations from the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council made 2 years ago today.
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13 Nov 2024
ÍâÍøÌìÌà Presidential and Council elections results announced
The results are in for key leadership positions including President, Deputy President and Council members.
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11 Nov 2024
Huge increase in nursing staff quitting early poses risk to NHS reforms
We’re calling on the UK government to substantially raise pay and introduce loan forgiveness measures now.
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5 Nov 2024
COVID inquiry: 'Why were ÍâÍøÌìÌà warnings ignored?'
Nursing testimony at the COVID-19 Inquiry has highlighted how the failure to listen to the nursing profession led to inadequate infection prevention guidance and improper supply of PPE, putting staff at risk.
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4 Nov 2024
Tuition fee increase is ‘bad news for patient care’
A loan forgiveness model for nursing staff who commit to working in the NHS and public services must be introduced.
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4 Nov 2024
ÍâÍøÌìÌà Awards 2025: nominate an outstanding nursing colleague
Tell us who should receive an ÍâÍøÌìÌà Award, as we get ready to celebrate members who’ve made a difference to the lives of others and the wider nursing profession through their voluntary work for the ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ.
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4 Nov 2024
NHS pay consultation in Wales: ÍâÍøÌìÌà members vote reject
Nearly three quarters of members who voted said the 5.5% pay award isn’t enough.
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28 Oct 2024
Government must fix broken nurse education model
Ahead of the budget, ÍâÍøÌìÌà analysis shows new nurse numbers are collapsing in every English region.
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25 Oct 2024
ÍâÍøÌìÌà Council statement calls for an end to the deliberate targeting of health workers and health systems
Conflict in the Middle East: ÍâÍøÌìÌà reiterates call for immediate and permanent ceasefire.
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24 Oct 2024
How to talk about race equity at work: a new ÍâÍøÌìÌà resource
The interactive resource supports nursing staff to have conversations about racism to help build understanding of the issue and take action to eradicate workplace discrimination.