Nurses will not accept a pay rise lower than doctors this year, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. It comes amid rumours that NHS doctors will be given a higher pay rise than nurses once again. “We expect our safety-critical profession to be valued financially” Nicola Ranger The Times reported last night that ministers were currently in talks with the Treasury about how to fund an increase for doctors “higher than others in the public sector”. It said that the government was “optimistic” that it could dodge resident doctor strikes with a “good offer” on pay for 2025-26.…
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Student nurses are being forced to use food banks due to inadequate financial support during their studies, the 2025 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress has heard. Natasha Green, a final-year adult student nurse and RCN students committee chair, proposed a motion to congress that the union lobbies the governments of the four UK nations to commit to a “review” of financial support for students. “This pressure is leading to financial, physical and psychological burnout before we’ve even graduated” Natasha Green Ms Green read testimonies from other nurses and nursing students, which demonstrated the impact of financial pressures and the…
On Tuesday, the rally took place outside the North Shore Estate nursing home in Spirit Valley. With the support of other members, the three licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at North Shore Estate began a 24-hour unfair labor practice strike in the fight to be included in the same SEIU Healthcare MN and IA Union contracts as their colleagues.It is the only three LPNs that work at North Shore Estates and is owned by Monarch Healthcare Management. “Our older people are worth far more than they get now,” says Tricia Pattison.The 24-hour strike will end at 7am on May 14th.Monarch Healthcare…
The chief nursing officer (CNO) of Ukraine was among the speakers at the 60th edition of the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service, held at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Dr Kateryna Komar gave a reading at the ceremony, as did UK health and social care secretary Wes Streeting. The event is organised by the Florence Nightingale Foundation to celebrate nursing and to honour the legacy of the charity’s namesake. It typically takes place on 12 May, which is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and International Nurses Day. Kateryna Komar delivering her speech Dr Komar, whose country remains under attack by…
Nurses who move away from the bedside to pursue leadership and management roles are experiencing “skill decay”, a conference has heard. During a debate at the 2025 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress, concerns were raised about the loss of practical or clinical nursing skills in nurse leaders and educators. “It’s also about ensuring our workforce stays confident, competent and connected to the realities of patient care” Charlotte Collings Charlotte Collings, from the RCN Eastern board, put forward the discussion. She noted that most nurses “begin our careers at the bedside” but, as they progressed, they were encouraged to move into…
Kim Leadbeater MP has confirmed she will support an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill which would require an assessment of current palliative and end of life care provision within 12 months of the Bill passing. Marie Curie, the UK’s largest charitable provider of palliative and end of life care, suggested the amendment which would require the government to publish an assessment of the current availability, quality and distribution of palliative and end of life care services. The amendment—put forward by Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson and supported by over 20 MPs—aims to reflect the concerns…
Dublin, May 13, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – “Saudi Arabia Healthcare Information Systems Market, Regions, Competition, Forecast, Opportunities, 2020-2030F” report has been added to the offer of ResearchAndmarkets.com.The Saudi Arabia's healthcare information systems market was valued at US$364.25 million in 2024, and is expected to reach US$517.89 million by 2030, an increase at a CAGR of 6.24%. The Saudi Arabia's Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) market has experienced significant growth due to the Kingdom's commitment to modernizing the healthcare sector in line with Vision 2030. The implementation of healthcare information systems aims to enhance patient care, streamline operations and improve clinical outcomes…
Despite positive news about China's trade negotiations over the weekend and related jumps in most stock prices, the healthcare sector has been hit hard. The perpetrator is an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in the United States. Donald Trump plans to implement the “Most Benefits of Countries” (MFN) policy. This policy will link Medicare drug prices to the lowest prices paid by other countries. As a result, drug prices in the US could fall from an estimated 30% to 80%. Or they could stand up abroad significantly. At first glance, it is difficult for the healthcare industry,…
The former national chief nursing officer (CNO) for England has been appointed as professor of nursing at an East of England university. Professor Dame Ruth May, who retired as CNO last year, joins Anglia Ruskin University as professor of nursing and health systems leadership, based in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care. “It will be a great privilege to continue to play a part in helping the next generation of nurses” Ruth May Dame Ruth said Anglia Ruskin had a “special place” in her heart, adding: “As a local resident too, it will be a great privilege to…
Sandra Martell, manager of Winnebago County Health Department at Podium, launched a press conference on Monday, May 12, 2025, and announced the launch of Winne Start Winnebago, a new initiative focusing on newborn and maternal health. (Photo: Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin HaasLock River CurrentGet the mobile app Rockford – The new countywide initiative aims to improve maternal and newborn health with free home visits from public health nurses, check baby health and connect families to local resources. Program, called Winning start Winnebagoconnect families planning to pregnancy, expect a baby, raise newborns with visiting services and resources to support…