Nursing Times

Nursing Times is a magazine tailored for nurses throughout the United Kingdom. Both the magazine and its website, nursingtimes.net, offer original research and a range of clinical articles designed for nurses at every level of their profession. Since its inception in 1905, and currently under the ownership of EMAP, Nursing Times aims to deliver a comprehensive news service focused on professional and clinical updates. The publication includes a section for nurses to express their views and debate relevant topics, along with features addressing important nursing issues and clinical supplements that concentrate on four key practice areas: infection control, respiratory health, continence management, and wound care.

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Assisted dying bill voted through the House of Commons

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

The assisted dying bill has passed its final stage in the House of Commons, after MPs narrowly voted it through. In a historic vote at today, 314 MPs voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, while 219 opposed. “Individuals should all have the autonomy to make decisions about such personal and a profound part of their lives”Kevin McKennaThe legislation will now progress to the House of Lords, where it will face further scrutiny.
Two Leeds maternity units rated ‘inadequate’ amid safety concerns

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

Maternity failings at two Leeds hospitals have presented a significant risk to the safety of women and babies, and immediate improvements must be made, according to the health and care regulator. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) this week downgraded maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust from ‘good’ to ‘inadequate’.
NMC warned against 'performative change' amid new criticism

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

Nurse campaign groups have called for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to take reforms seriously, warning against “performative change”, following a damning review by the super-regulator. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) today published its latest annual review of the nursing regulator, which uncovered “serious issues” in the performance of the NMC between 2023 and 2024.
Jeremy Hunt calls for 'urgent re-examination' of Letby case

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

Former health secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt has called for an “urgent re-examination” of the Lucy Letby case, just months after stating that her crimes happened on his watch. The Conservative MP claimed that there were “serious and credible questions” about the evidence that convicted the former neonatal nurse.
Super-regulator warns of 'serious issues' in NMC's performance

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

There are “serious issues” in the performance of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), including delays in handling fitness to practise (FtP) cases and problems in quality assuring education providers and maintaining the integrity of the register, a review by the super-regulator has found. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) – which oversees 10 healthcare regulators in England – has today published its severely delayed annual performance review of the NMC for 2023-24.
Outgoing QICN chief warns of new threat to community nursing

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Gemma Mitchell

The name Dr Crystal Oldman has almost become synonymous with community nursing. For more than 40 years, she has been a leading figure in the field, most recently as the chief executive of the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN), known until very recently as the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
All UK countries to roll out gonorrhoea vaccination schemes

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

A targeted vaccination programme against gonorrhoea will be rolled out in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to tackle the infection's growing resistance to antibiotic treatment. The devolved nations have followed in the footsteps of NHS England, which last month announced that it would invite eligible individuals for a new gonorrhoea immunisation programme, beginning in August.
Education and development

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Charlotte Thomas

1 week's unrestricted access to nursingtimes.net 3 free online learning units on fundamental aspects of nursing care Ask Nursing Times, use our new AI search engine service that exclusively reads Nursing Times and provides you with instant answers A personal e-Portfolio to store and save CPD and revalidation evidence Newsletters Restricted to subscribers only - Discover nursing since 1905 and see how the profession has changed over the years
Overseas nurse recruitment drops by a third, NMC data reveals

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Ella Devereux

The number of internationally educated nurses and midwives joining the UK register has dropped by a third in the last year, ending the upward trend of overseas recruitment. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today published its annual registration data, showing how many nurses, midwives and nursing associates have joined and left the register in the last 12 months.
UK nurses 'not isolated' from global health issues

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Edd Church

The head of an international nursing body has called on nurses from all countries to pay attention to global crises like climate change and war, no matter how far removed they may seem. Howard Catton, chief executive of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), spoke to Nursing Times on the final day of the organisation's 2025 congress in Finland last week about his reflections on the global meeting of nurses.