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Nurse still loving his job as he approaches the age of 80

Jimmy Cooper, who retired and then returned, says it helps him stay ‘fit and young’

Hospital handovers 'failing' patients with learning disabilities

Handovers are hugely varied, lack structure and are failing patients, says safety watchdog

NHS trust guarantees job to mental health nursing students

Pilot scheme will see University of Brighton graduates offered a role at Sussex trust

Police already refusing to attend mental health call-outs despite objections

Mental health advocates have expressed concern at the speed of the roll out

Stigma, pain and leakage fears: period policy targets nurses’ concerns

National policy follows survey showing many nurses feel unable to discuss impact of symptoms

Nursing students: two thirds want a non-patient-facing career

Survey also finds many worried about their mental health, staff shortages and burnout

New standard simplifies patient notes, lifting burden on nurses

Unified approach in hospital, community and social care settings will free up nurses’ time

Bullying and abuse in the NHS: new support to help you speak up

NQNs and students among those most at risk – but guidance aims to empower you

Sexual assault at work: you’re no woke snowflake for reporting harassment

NHS must empower nurses to speak up and not feel they have to tolerate unwanted attention

Investment in nursing vital as NHS wait list could top eight million

Health Foundation analysis prompts calls for urgent action after ‘decade of underinvestment’

Clocks are going back – but where’s the extra hour’s pay?

We asked Nursing Standard readers whether the extra hour on shift should mean extra pay

Bank and social enterprise staff cut out of COVID bonus: ministers face legal battle

Court bid to secure one-off bonus for nurses on AfC contracts not employed by NHS trusts

Crucial role for nurses in helping reduce sepsis deaths

Regular in-depth training could help nurses ensure warning signs are spotted

Overseas care staff 'trapped by fees and threats of deportation'

Calls to helpline from care workers echo reported exploitation of overseas nurses

Rise in retired NHS nurses returning to work after pension change

Nurses use ‘retire-and-return’ option more than other retired staff groups

Safe staffing law has improved nurses’ lives yet moves to extend it are stalling – union

Nurses’ leader calls for action to widen reach of legal nurse staffing mandate in Wales

Job advert criticised for devaluing nursing with low pay band

NHS trust’s advert for clinical nurse specialist role was labelled band 6 rather than band 7

High levels of stress among unsupported, burnt out staff is putting patients at risk

Near misses, medicine errors and unsafe incidents are rife says CQC’s annual report

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