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NHS pay bands must recognise the skills and experience of nursing staff.
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NHS pay bands must recognise the skills and experience of nursing staff.
Pandemic response was deeply flawed, stemming from a failure at the very top of governments to plan, prepare and resource health and care services effectively, says RCN.
Government-funded nursing degrees, introduction of maintenance grants and a loan-forgiveness scheme could all support the next generation of nursing staff.
RCN welcomes positive moves including the commitment to repeal anti-trade union legislation, but measures to increase recruitment and retention in the nursing workforce and eradicate corridor care must follow soon.