Nick Evans
Retention still a concern for children's nursing, despite rise in staff numbers
In January, the House of Commons health committee published its inquiry into the NHS workforce. Although the number of children's nurses has gone up, figures show 10.9% of posts in England are now unfilled. So how can workforce pressures be eased?
The problems in nurse retention: understaffed, underachieving and underpaid
In January, the House of Commons health committee published its inquiry into the NHS workforce. Although the number of hospital nurses had gone up, figures show 11% of posts in England are now unfilled, which is having catastrophic effects for nurse leaders. So what are the answers for a greater retention strategy?
Time to shift focus on the social care workforce
In January, the House of Commons health committee published its inquiry into the NHS workforce. Although the number of hospital nurses had gone up, the number working in social care is falling behind, despite the need for them. So what are the answers needed for a greater workforce strategy?
How increased use of drunk tanks could ease the burden on emergency services
In a recent study, a whopping 70% of emergency department attendances on Friday and Saturday night are alcohol related. NHS England, in response, is relooking at the use of drunk tanks as a permanent fixture
Neonatal care needs to put more emphasis on multiple births
A twins and multiple births report reveals regional variations in care, but how much can be read into the differences?
Evaluating the progress of England's national cancer strategy
NHS England has reached the halfway mark since it published its five-year cancer strategy in 2015. Shining a light on recent events, how far has the NHS come and is the strategy still on track?
Stamping out the variation in end of life care in England
A report by Macmillian Cancer Support highlighted the pitfalls in end of life care despite a government pledge to drive up standards by 2020.
Have your say on building the NHS workforce
Health Education England is consulting on draft proposals to cope with increasing demand and a ‘significant shortfall’ in staff.
Inadequate support given to help people with the emotional toll of a diagnosis
Analysis of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey for England highlights concerns in the support given to people following a cancer diagnosis
Reassessing the efficiency and functions of multidisciplinary teams for cancer
After more than 20 years since multidisciplinary teams were introduced, a damning new report looks into the usage by people with cancer, as more are being diagnosed than ever before.
Staff shortages compromising care, RCN survey finds
Staffing levels are having a huge impact on quality of care, nurses often feel they are not able to perform to the best of their ability. A recent survey by the Royal College of Nursing has found that little is being done to relieve pressures facing staff.
Preparation for winter pressure is 'not enough' warns NHS Providers
Winter is coming and the wider NHS is gearing up for increasing pressure on services.
NHS Providers tells emergency services to brace themselves for what could be the worst winter in years
Despite intensive winter planning, doubts remain over how hospitals in England will cope this winter.
Delayed discharges remain 'stubbornly high', says NHS Providers
Extra funding for emergency care system may not be enough to improve the care of frail, older patients.
Is the NHS heading for the worst winter in a generation?
Opinions are divided on whether the healthcare system can cope with demand over the coming months.
Neonatal transitional care should become a 'must have' service
Draft British Association of Perinatal Medicine guidance sets out how transitional care should be provided in the future.
Advancing care of residents in care homes
The National Institute for Health Research wants to change the way care is delivered to 416,000 older residents living in care homes in the UK.
Staff retention programme to provide bespoke help for NHS trusts
Retaining staff remains a major problem for the NHS. Over the past six years the proportion of nurses leaving the health service has risen by one quarter, to top 10% in 2016.