A new network of matrons would "put the patient at the heart of everything", the head of nursing at Noble's Hospital has said. On 1 May, eight senior matrons took up their roles in a bid to ...

Modern matrons are at the heart of the city hospital's drive to improve the overall patient experience, ensuring an individual's stay in hospital is made as comfortable as possible.

The matrons — a staple in movie theaters from 1930s to the 1960s — made sure children behaved, ruling with an iron fist as they chased out truants, shushed gigglers, and rushed their young ...

Maternity matrons learn to take care of babies during training classes run by Li Ming Maternity Service Company in Beijing, China. Photo: AP ...

Community matrons work closely with people with long-term conditions and are well placed to identify the reasons why this group are often readmitted to hospitals Readmission to hospital is an ...

They will add to the 2,000 matrons already working in NHS hospitals across the country. Matrons returned to the NHS three years ago after an absence of 30 years. They were seen as the most effective ...

Matrons are to be brought back onto the hospital wards for the first time in 30 years. Health Secretary Alan Milburn announced on Wednesday that 500 matrons - complete with special uniforms and badges ...