More than 160,000 nurses have quit NHS since 2010/11, data shows
More than 160,000 nurses have quit the NHS since 2010/11 for reasons other than retirement, according to new figures.
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Not enough GPs and nurses to meet demand, say think-tanks
The NHS is unable to train enough GPs and nurses to meet demand and the situation is at crisis point, leading health experts have warned.
Nurses calling for better pay and conditions in first strike in 20 years
Thousands of nurses have taken part in a nationwide strike over pay and conditions for the first time in 20 years.
Freeze the Fees: Nurses fear Ninewells parking price hikes could put safety at risk
Nurses at Ninewells Hospital have condemned a planned increase in parking charges – and claimed it will put people’s safety at risk.
Shortage of nurses at NHS Tayside ‘putting patient care at risk’
A nurses union rep has claimed a soaring number of vacancies at NHS Tayside is putting patient care at risk.
Nurses across Dundee and Tayside celebrate International Nurses Day
Nursing staff across Tayside marked International Nurses Day. The event recognises the incredible work nursing staff do caring for patients and families.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Nurses needed for Dundee care home
A local firm is recruiting staff nurses and charge nurses for a Dundee care home. Day and night shift opportunities are available, with competitive rates of pay and professional incentives offered. For more information, including how to apply, click here for the Jobs in Scotland link.
NHS Tayside branded ‘financial basket case’ after spending £15m on agency nurses
NHS Tayside has been branded a “financial basket case” after it was revealed the health board has spent more than £15 million on agency staff since 2013/14.
Local nurses bow out after combined 65 years of service
Two nurses from NHS Tayside’s Family Nurse Partnership have celebrated their retirement after a combined 65 years of service.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Nurses needed for local area
Qualified nurses are needed for the local area.
Nurses’ retiral party raises £530 in Harlow’s name
Two nurses who retired after 70 years of combined service with the NHS have raised hundreds of pounds for a charity close to their hearts.
Stressed NHS Tayside staff off for 144,000 hours
A third of long-term absences in NHS Tayside were caused by stress, depression or anxiety, it has emerged.
Nurses recognised for long service
Six nurses who work for Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have been presented with the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland long service award to mark 21 years working in the community.
NHS staff attacked 600 times in a year
HUNDREDS of health staff in Tayside were physically or sexually attacked last year at work — with more than one incident recorded every day.