Jane Cummings has today reacted to criticisms over the way nurses have discussed end of life care with elderly patients. Writing in a blog, England’s Chief Nursing Officer says she was disappointed at reports claiming dialogue with patients over their wishes concerning resuscitation was handled in a blunt and impersonal way. She praised the “thousands […]
The NHS take another step forward in its commitment to openness and transparency today as nurse, midwife and care staffing data down to ward level is published for the first time. The information is available in one place on a new safety section on NHS choices alongside a range of other information including safety reporting, infection control, blood […]
Jane Cummings, has joined with her fellow Chief Nursing Officers of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to issue a rallying message to mark International Nurses Day. Together with counterparts Ros Moore of Scotland, Jean White of Wales, Charlotte McArdle of Northern Ireland and Siobhan O’Halloran, the CNO for the Republic of […]
Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England, has today marked International Nurses Day by reflecting on the changing face of the profession. She said: “Nursing has changed dramatically in the 150 years since Florence Nightingale founded the first nursing school in London – undoubtedly for the better. “While compassionate care is still the guiding principle, […]
Seventy five NHS Trusts across the country will benefit from £30 million to buy technology for nurses, midwives and care staff. It is the first round of investment of the £100m ‘Nursing Technology Fund’ which was announced by Prime Minister, David Cameron. NHS England launched the application process for funding last year. The funding will […]
NHS England has received over 220 applications from 140 health Trusts around the country bidding for part of the £100m Nursing Technology Fund. The fund, which was launched in December last year, invited NHS organisations to bid for money to buy technology to support nurses, midwives and care staff. The fund focuses on practical mobile […]
You have only got this week left to enter the inaugural Kate Granger Awards recognising individuals or teams delivering outstanding compassionate care. To enter, all you have to do is write a short description of the project accompanied by a citation. Download the factsheet for more details about how to apply. Closing date is 14 […]
Nursing leaders are kick starting the new year with a ‘week of action’ focused on dignity, empathy and respect in nursing care. The fifth 6Cs Live! week of action (next week) includes the ‘Patient Experience National Conference’ with keynote speeches from Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England, as well as Dame Julie Mellor, Parliamentary […]
From today, NHS organisations can bid for part of a £100m fund to buy innovative technology to support nurses, midwives and care staff with improving patient care. The £100m ‘Nursing Technology Fund’ was announced by the Prime Minister in October last year. It will fund mobile and digital technology to allow nursing, midwifery and care […]
Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England, has welcomed the opportunity to promote best practice examples of nursing care that have been collated by the Nursing and Care Quality Forum (NCQF). To coincide with the CNO Summit, which took place on 26 and 27 November, over 150 examples of best practice created by the […]