Petra Kendall-Raynor

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Rise in mental health detentions shows strains in system, report says

A rise in the number of detentions under the Mental Health Act, due to reasons including population growth and fewer alternatives, may indicate a healthcare system under considerable strain, a report says

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Researchers publish guide to help implement Schwartz rounds in UK

The regular workplace forums help to reduce staff stress

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NHS emergency department statistics to be re-checked by regulator

NHS Improvement will review figures following BBC investigation into changes in calculation process

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International Council of Nurses starts search for new chief executive

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is searching for a new chief executive to provide ‘visionary leadership and management’ to guide the organisation.

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Song encourages people to visit pharmacy before ED

An animation film have been produced as a part of a campaign to encourage people to visit pharmacies

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RCN surveys nurses’ views on organ donation consent

The RCN has launched a survey asking nurses for their views on consent for organ and tissue donation in the first review of the college’s position on consent since 2009, when it supported the opt-in system

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More than 17,000 younger nurses leave NHS, figures show

RCN says staff shortages, relentless pressure and poor pay forcing nurse leaders to quit.

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Nurses divided over mandatory flu jab, and the right to refuse it

Leading doctors are calling for a debate on mandatory flu vaccinations for NHS staff, but many nurses are opposed, and a change in the law might be needed to enforce it

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Patient satisfaction and nurse staffing levels

Increasing nurse numbers could boost patient satisfaction with quality of care

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Mental health ward gets a makeover from designer Paul Smith

Fashion designer lends his expertise to create ‘positive, comforting environment’ for patients and staff at London hospital ward, as part of the Nightingale Project

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Trust denies cuts to cancer chemotherapy services

An NHS trust struggling to recruit nurses has refuted reports of possible delays to cancer chemotherapy services

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Trust's safety plan proving successful, figures reveal

Nurses have helped reduce patient falls by 30% per week through a safety plan initiative

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NICE guidance on intermediate care and reablement

NICE has issued new guidelines on intermediate care, including reablement, and how to support people to be independent after a hospital stay or when life at home becomes difficult

Philomene Umawaliya
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Mental health nurse develops online refugee resource project

Mental health nurse, lecturer and refugee Philomene Uwamaliya to give online demonstration on 31 January for healthcare professionals on how best to help and support refugees and asylum seekers.

Scott Watkin
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New Year’s honours: Recognition for learning disability rights campaigner

Scott Watkin, eye care and vision development officer with charity SeeAbility, awarded a British Empire Medal for his work in the learning disability community.

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Safe and sustainable staffing

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Brexit: RCN urges 4-year period of transition for EU nurses following government advisory migration report

Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report shows sharp fall in number of nurses from the European Economic Area joining the nursing register from 1,300 individuals in July 2016 to just 71 nurses this July

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RCN honours nurses' bravery and sacrifice in conflict

RCN president Cecilia Anim placed a cross at Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance.

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