Bridgend nurses cleared of neglect after prosecution case collapses
Two nurses have been cleared of neglect after the allegation against them collapsed. Claire Cahill, 42, and Jade Pugh, 30, were due to go on trial at Cardiff Crown Court
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Tag: Nursing / Midwifery
Ebola-stricken nurse Pauline Cafferkey ‘critically ill’ after condition worsens
A nurse who is being treated for a late complication of an Ebola infection is fighting for her life in hospital after her condition deteriorated. Pauline Cafferkey, 39, was admitted
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Government to blame over staff shortages and care standards, warn midwives
Maternity units are being forced to close their doors more often as the NHS comes under increasing pressure, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned. A shortage of midwives
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Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey in hospital with ‘infection complication’
A nurse who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone is being treated for an “unusual late complication” of the infection. Pauline Cafferkey has been flown from Glasgow to an isolation unit
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Many nurses could quit as RCN survey reveals ‘intolerable’ working conditions
Nurses are working in “intolerable situations”, with many considering leaving the profession, according to a poll. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) survey of more than 4,000 nurses found many
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Jurors chosen in trial of Welsh nurses facing neglect charges
Jurors have been chosen in the trial of two nurses accused of neglecting vulnerable patients. Claire Cahill, 42, and Jade Pugh, are on trial at Cardiff Crown Court amid allegations
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Advice issued on NMC revalidation of nurses in Scots care settings
Fiona McQueen, Chief Nursing Officer, Scottish Government and Karen Reid, Chief Executive, Care Inspectorate have written to all service providers to raise awareness of the forthcoming changes to the re-registration
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Ten people linked to killer nurse Victorino Chua died from unrelated causes
Ten people who had the “misfortune” of being in hospital when killer nurse Victorino Chua was at large died from unrelated causes, inquests have heard. Chua, 49, was jailed for
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International nursing study explores risks of ‘burnout’ and emotional exhaustion
Nursing shifts of 12 hours or more are linked to heightened risk of burnout and job dissatisfaction, according to an international study of more than 31,000 hospital nurses. A survey
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NHS trusts warn ‘stringent’ immigration rules preventing hiring of nurses
NHS hospital chiefs have warned that “stringent” immigration rules are preventing them hiring nurses for the winter. Ten heads of leading NHS trusts have signed a letter urging the Home
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