226 Opinion Blog posts

Student Nurse Laura discussed neurodiversity in the workplace, from the origins of the term to potential accommodations.

Student Mental Health Nurse Angelica talks candidly about the effects current levels have had on her learning and placement experience.

Mental Health Nurse Chris discusses microaggressions and their impact within the workplace, and what nurses can do to safely challenge and confront them.

If dire shortages of staff, as predicted in an NHS workforce plan become a reality, will the NHS be able to function as a universal health service at all?

Registered Midwife Louisa shares with us the importance of and her experiences with intersectionality within key areas of the NHS.

Adult Nurse Amira takes us through the many challenges and changes currently facing the NHS, from the staffing crisis to the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this thoughtful and relevant article, Amira examines the prevalence and causes of health inequalities in the UK, and the vital part nurses play in addressing them.

Will trialling a 4-day week mean more nurses stay in the NHS, or will it result in increased staffing pressures and longer waiting lists?

Claire shares with us the benefits of an equal and diverse workplace, what challenges this might face, and what we can all do to improve workplace inclusivity.