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NHS nursing staff to get 3.3% pay rise in April Nursing staff on Agenda for Change contracts will receive their annual pay award on time for the first time in six years, however unions have expressed their anger at ‘insulting’, below-inflation pay rise.

NHS nursing staff in England and Wales will get a 3.3% pay rise in April.

Staff on Agenda for Change contracts will get their annual pay rise on time for the first time in years, but unions have vented their anger at the below-inflation award, labelling it an insult.

BREAKING NEWS: The government is to offer a 3.3% pay rise for NHS nurses on AfC contracts for 2026-27. 

It follows recommendations from the NHS Pay Review Body.

More to follow.

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The RCN has responded to an announcement that Agenda for Change staff will receive a pay increase of 3.3%.

For all the latest on nurse pay go to : rcni.com/keywords/pay

BREAKING NEWS: The government is to offer a 3.3% pay rise for NHS nurses on AfC contracts for 2026-27. 

It follows recommendations from the NHS Pay Review Body.

More to follow.

https://rcni.com/nursing-standard/newsroom/news

Man jailed for attempted murder after scissor attack on nurse Romon Haque has been jailed after stabbing a nurse with a pair of scissors while waiting for a mental health assessment at Royal Oldham Hospital. He was found guilty of attempted murder after the unprovoked attack, described as ‘frenzied and savage’.

A man who attacked a nurse multiple times with scissors, leaving her in intensive care, has been given a 28-year sentence. He lunged at her after he was asked to wait for medication.

Authentic nurse leadership: what is it and how do I practise it?

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CPD: is one hour a month enough for nurses’ career development?

CPD is essential for all registered nurses, but how do you find the time to train?

This Nursing Standard article looks at the strategies to help you retain knowledge.

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What skills does a nurse need to be a bed manager?

> conflict resolution
> communication
> ability to remain calm under pressure

This article looks at what the band 7 or 8a role involves.

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Addressing the use of individual resilience as a form of gaslighting in healthcare organisations Addressing the use of individual resilience as a form of gaslighting in healthcare organisations

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that can harm your confidence, judgement and well-being.

How common is it among nurses and the NHS?

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NHS trust deploys matrons onto wards to speed up patient discharges and cut A&E waiting times

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Is it ever okay to give medication without patient consent?

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Despite a jobs crisis for newly registered nurses, one NHS trust says some applicants are underprepared for interviews.

It is working with university partners to find out why.

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Nurse wins £23,000 tribunal payout over race discrimination after accusations of sleeping on shifts

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Ward sister struck off for claiming for 134 bank shifts she did not work

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Patient deterioration.
Do you know when to use NEWS2 and ABCDE?

This article, aimed at nursing students, briefly explains how each tool works and when they should be used.

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Tributes have been paid to pain management consultant nurse Felicia Cox, better known as ‘Flick’, who died earlier this month following an illness.

She was described as a true professional and ‘force for good’.

Our thoughts are with her loved ones.

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What's your favourite app to help with nursing?

This article looks at the best apps for nursing students.

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How can I refresh a clinical skill?

Clinical skills are an essential part of being a nurse, but with many different skills taught, some will be more familiar than others.

Find out what refresher courses are available, plus how to build your confidence.

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A healthcare assistant has won almost £35,000 in compensation after a sex discrimination case found violent and aggressive patients were assigned to him rather than women on his team because he was a man.

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Band 5 to band 6 nurse roles: how do you decide when to step up?

This episode of the Nursing Standard podcast discusses the differences between the roles, the skills and experience required, and how to develop your leadership skills before the move up.

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A woman admitted to hospital for a fracture died after being given an overdose of paracetamol due to a prescription error that doctors and nurses failed to recognise, a coroner has found.

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Merry Christmas from all of us at Nursing Standard 🎄🎅

Whether you are working, or at home with your loved ones - we wish you a happy day.

With the festive season well underway and Christmas fast approaching, many of us will be looking to save money where possible.

Find out about discount schemes, like the Blue Light Card, that offer savings to help your budget stretch a little further.

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Intensive care nurses in the East Midlands are taking to picket lines again as they protest against plans to send them to another hospital 20 miles away multiple times a year to maintain their full range of skills.

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Influence of personal beliefs on adherence to medicines in older people with multimorbidity Influence of personal beliefs on adherence to medicines in older people with multimorbidity

How do personal beliefs, such as fear of dependency and views on alternative therapies, influence older patients?

This article looks at practical ways that nurses can support patients' adherence to medicines.

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At least 100 district nurses fighting for fairer banding have been upbanded and awarded millions of pounds in back pay between them after winning a long-running dispute with their employer.

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More than three quarters of NHS trusts in England have not yet taken on the new national NHS uniform for nursing staff, with many citing a lack of guidance and financial constraints as blockers, a new RCNi investigation has found.

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Working in film and TV – what roles are there for nurses?

Four nurses who work on sets and scripts in film and TV production describe how they made the switch and what it takes to succeed.

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Nurses report feeling blocked and unable to progress in their careers while at the same time their roles have grown in complexity and autonomy – but without appropriate pay to match their responsibilities, a new survey has found.

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A university is planning to offer a fast-track degree apprenticeship that will mean nursing associates can qualify as registered nurses in just 15 months.

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