Category : Search result: nursing staff shortage


UnitedHealth sued over nursing home deaths

Three wrongful death lawsuits allege UnitedHealth's cost-cutting tactics in nursing homes endangered elderly residents. Whistleblowers claim pressure to reduce hospitalisations led to fatal delays.

Overseas Nurse Recruitment to UK Plummets by 50%

New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with rising racism and immigration rule changes blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.

Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks outrage

Nursing organisations warn Trump's student loan bill, which reclassifies nursing as a non-professional degree, threatens patient care and the future of the profession. Read the full analysis.

Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage

An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.

Two-Thirds of UK Nurses Work While Sick

A Royal College of Nursing survey reveals 66% of nurses work while unwell due to understaffing and stress. Urgent investment is needed to protect staff and patient care.

Nurse struck off for selling sex videos in uniform

A Manchester NHS nurse has been removed from the nursing register after admitting to selling explicit content online while wearing her uniform, sparking serious professional misconduct hearings.

NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme

A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.

Penguin Bar Shortage Hits UK Supermarkets

Britain faces a sweet crisis as Penguin bars vanish from supermarket shelves following McVitie's decision to pause production, sparking nationwide disappointment and frantic searches.

Page 1 of 4