Chris Longhurst

Cheryll Adams
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Short film focusing on crucial child health visitor role launched

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) has launched a new short film highlighting the ‘critical’ role health visitors play in improving child health.

Thomas Kearns
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Exclusive: ‘Foreign recruitment risks the destruction of health systems,’ warns ICN chief

International Council of Nurses chief executive says developed countries should focus on homegrown staff

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Mary Seacole Awards

winners announced

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No greater risk of bleeding seen in use of new anti-clotting drugs

New anti-clotting drugs do not present a greater risk of major bleeding than existing ones, a Canadian study suggests.

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Immunotherapy could avert cancer relapse

Immunotherapy could prevent cancer cells that survive treatment from using the body’s own immune system to ‘wake up’ and regrow, a study shows.

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Nurse raises £2,500 for charity bouncing through city streets on a space hopper

Fundraising nurse space hops for 10k through streets of Sheffield city in four hours to raise £2,500 for Cavell Nurses’ Trust charity.

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Overseas nurses back English language test changes

Survey of candidates for the IELTS exams finds most think the overhaul of language requirements will help solve nursing shortages in the UK

Clare O’Neill
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Cancer nurse among three killed by storm Ophelia in the Republic of Ireland

County Waterford cancer nurse Clare O’Neill killed as storm Ophelia tore through the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Julia Nekooi talks to prince Harry
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Award for the children's nurse who embodies compassionate care

WellChild patron Prince Harry pays tribute to nurses who care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Mental health detention
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Mental health detention figures highlight huge disparity between ethnic groups

According to NHS Digital figures, the number of people detained under the Mental Health Act in England has shown a 'worrying' rise in the past year.

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'Nocebo' effect makes patients feel worse

Researchers claim patients are more likely to experience negative side effects when they take a medication they think is more expensive.

Elizabeth Iro
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WHO reinstates chief nurse post after seven-year absence

Cook Islands secretary of state for health Elizabeth Iro has been named the World Health Organization’s new chief nursing officer.

Cavell memorial
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Cavell Nurses' Trust lays wreath to honour nurse hero

A commemoration of the life of nursing hero Edith Cavell has taken place in London.

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Letters urge nurses to get and promote flu jab

Nurses have received written reminders of the importance of encouraging all their patients to get a flu vaccination.

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Abortion clinic nurse welcomes town hall's resolve to protect staff and patients

Local authority to look at how to stop protesters from making patients and staff feel intimidated.

Elsie Knocker
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Exhibition shows first world war as seen through the lens of female nurses

A new exhibition of rarely seen photographs featuring – and taken by – nurses serving on the front line of the first world war has opened.

Stop assaults
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Nurses to lobby MPs for tougher sanctions on those who assault NHS staff

Nurses who have been assaulted while at work will lobby MPs next week to push for tougher sanctions for those who attack NHS staff.

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NMC reveals nursing associate draft proficiency standards

Six ‘platforms’ trainees are expected to reach on registration include accountability, health promotion, improving care and health promotion

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