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Nurses ‘constantly’ correcting dangerous health myths spreading on TikTok and Instagram

A mental health nurse highlighted that social media has created a surge in demand for services in autism and ADHD

The Independent UK · May 20

Children in mental health crisis waiting up to three days in A&E for specialist bed in England

Nurses’ union criticises ‘catastrophic system-wide failure’ in NHS as more under-18s getting stuck in emergency wards

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Youngsters ‘unforgivably failed’ as 500,000 turn to A&E in mental health crisis

Nurses stressed emergency departments are ‘not the right environment for kids in crisis’.

Evening Standard · May 19

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Nurses recall racist abuse from patients as they demand more support

It comes as the Royal College of Nursing was urged by members to develop a programme to build the confidence of staff to tackle racism.

Evening Standard · May 19

Racist abuse of NHS nurses rising amid ‘normalisation’ of extreme views, RCN warns

Figures disclosed by nursing union show big rise on reported incidents which may only be ‘tip of the iceberg’

The Guardian - UK · May 18

‘Catastrophic rise’ in racial abuse against nursing staff – RCN

Calls to the Royal College of Nursing helpline from ethnic minority staff seeking advice after facing discrimination have risen by 70%.

Evening Standard · May 18

Two-thirds of NHS nurses believe lack of staff is putting patients at risk, survey finds

Union to urge ministers to bring in mandatory minimum staffing, as ageing population increases demand for care

The Guardian - UK · May 18

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NHS cancer nurses exposed to toxic chemicals linked to miscarriage due to inadequate PPE

Exclusive: Thousands of healthcare workers who administer toxic drugs such as chemotherapy are routinely provided with just a plastic apron and gloves as protection, The Independent can reveal

The Independent UK · May 7

Mental health crisis in UK: Nurses’ workload ‘unmanageable’ as patients face risk of harm, poll finds

Mental health patients in the UK are “routinely coming to harm” due to rising caseloads, chronic understaffing and excessive administrative burden, according to a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

The Times of India · Apr 27

Four-fifths of UK mental health nurses say their workload is unmanageable

Half of respondents to RCN poll said patients ‘frequently come to harm’ because caseloads are too high

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Health unions call 3.3% pay rise for 1.4m NHS staff in England ‘an insult’

Unions accuse government of acting in bad faith after Wes Streeting announces details of increase

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

I went to A&E with a broken wrist and caught a dose of ‘I’ve been lucky’ syndrome

Statistics show my timely, efficient treatment wasn’t a matter of fortune but quite ordinary, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17

Patient chokes to death alone as corridor care crisis deepens

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The Independent UK · Jan 15

NHS corridor care is ‘torture’ leading to patient deaths and staff nightmares

Royal College of Nursing publishes dossier of evidence including case of elderly patient who choked to death in corridor

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

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The Independent UK · Jan 15

Shocking state of hospital corridor care revealed as patients face ‘torture’

NHS patients are enduring a "broken system" of corridor care, new findings from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reveal.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

How common is violence against NHS staff in England and what is being done to stop it?

An investigation into violence and sexual harm committed by patients shows how widespread and varied the issue is

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10

NHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day

Nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults recorded by NHS trusts in England over three years, Guardian analysis shows

International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025

Shocking Number of People Leaving England's A&E Without Being Treated Triples in Six Years

The number of patients who walk out of England's A&E increased in 2025 compared to 2019.

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Numbers leaving A&E without treatment triples in six years

Sharp rise in waiting times has led to ‘shocking’ rise in untreated patients leaving NHS emergency departments in England, data shows

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests

Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Two-thirds of nurses in UK work while unwell, says union

Understaffing is driving workers to ill health and discouraging them for taking leave, says Royal College of Nursing CEO

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Working in understaffed NHS is leaving nurses sick and ‘broken’, leaders warn

The Royal College of Nursing said it was receiving dozens of calls every week to its advice line from staff suffering burnout.

Autosport · Nov 15, 2025

Nordschleife licence changes made after Verstappen's NLS win

Sim racing has now become a pathway for drivers seeking a license to race at the Nordschleife

Motorsport · Nov 15, 2025

Sim racing to be counted for Nordschleife licence

Sim racing has now become a pathway for drivers seeking a license to race at the Nordschleife

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Shocking 55% Surge in Racist Attacks on UK Nurses – What Is Happening?

A new Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report reveals a shocking 55% surge in racist attacks on UK nurses over the past three years, exposing deep-rooted discrimination in the NHS and urgent calls for reform.

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