Chris Longhurst
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
'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.
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 Nurses' Trust lays wreath to honour nurse hero
A commemoration of the life of nursing hero Edith Cavell has taken place in London.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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