Pay rise and student support are key to increasing nursing numbers

Commenting on new registration data published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council today (Thursday), UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“Although the number of professionals on the register continues to grow, it’s slowed from last year, particularly for first-time joiners.
“As hospitals across the UK ​cope with a further spike in Covid cases and the usual winter pressures, it’s more important than ever to build the NHS workforce and deal with staff shortag