Chris Longhurst

RCNi

Alarm over high obesity rate among nurses in Scotland

Nurses' obesity could undermine public confidence in their health promotion messages

RCNi

Lung cancer patients lack equal access to clinical nurse specialists throughout the UK

A new report from the UK Lung Cancer Coalition says access to lung clinical nurse specialists varies around the UK.

RCNi

Health experts produce White Paper backing nurse-led clinical homecare

A total of 13 organisations contributed to discussions highlighting gaps in Five Year Forward Plan

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New framework sets out career paths for district and practice nurses

Roles in both specialities of nursing to become interlinked in future, according to Health Education England.

RCNi

Rumoured delays to revalidation 'very worrying' – RCN

RCN and RCM express dismay at claims cash-strapped employers might slow down revalidation

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Parts of London have higher TB rates than Rwanda and Iraq

The London Assembly health committee has made recommendations to lower TB rates in the capital

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Florence and the machine: Nightingale makes first appearance in computer game

Lady with the lamp debuts in latest console blockbuster

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Surgical curtain gives C-section mums immediate contact with babies

Invention by three nurses wins plaudits

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Peer points to lack of children's palliative care resources

RCN research highlights inadequacy of end of life care for children

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Concerns raised over quality of education for nursing students in North Wales

NMC inspection flags up lack of compliance with rules, standards and guidance

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Routine blood test can tell if older people are not getting enough fluid

European study of over 65s finds cheaper alternative to serum osmolality test.

RCNi

Report puts spotlight on earlier detection of neglect in children

NSPCC report highlights need for clearer guidance on child neglect.

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Mary Seacole award-winners announced

Inspiring professionals rewarded for work to improve health care for BME communities

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Pauline Cafferkey has meningitis caused by Ebola

Pauline Cafferkey 'has a long recovery ahead of her'

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Nurse troubleshooter Julie Moore tipped to take over at troubled Heart of England trust

Julie Moore is Monitor's choice to tackle problems at one of England's largest foundation trusts

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Hospitals to get individual savings targets

Lord Carter will meet trust chief executives to detail £5 billion-a-year efficiency drive

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Study into attitudes to dementia care reveals gap between genders

The sexes appear to differ in how they view dementia care

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Need for more investment in mental health services for pregnant women highlighted

Pregnancy and parenting advice website BabyCentre found 30% of surveyed pregnant women displayed five or more signs of antenatal depression.

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