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Many NHS and social care workers no longer earning a living wage
One NHS employee told campaign group they were ‘down to one meal a day’
Mini-budget: ‘Billions to bankers and nothing to nurses’
Nursing unions question government’s priorities as mini-budget rewards high earners
‘No value for nurses’ – reaction to health secretary’s NHS plan
RCN Congress chair criticises Thérèse Coffey’s plans to get NHS through difficult winter
NMC to consider proposed changes to English language requirements for overseas nurses
Plan to revamp language tests would make it easier for overseas staff to register in the UK
‘Panicked and ill-considered’ NHS plan draws fire from unions
Critics say Thérèse Coffey’s plan calls for volunteers but fails to address staff shortages
Call for urgent social care funding as NHS faces winter ‘health emergency’
NHS warning that social care will impact emergency care as patients cannot be discharged
Evidence and Practice
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Setting up a support group for men with learning disabilities who cross-dress
Includes case studies to illustrate the men’s experiences of being part of the support group
Exploring the use of service-user narratives to improve care
Service-user narratives can support people with learning disabilities to access care
Preserving familiarity: the care needs of people with intellectual disabilities at the...
Supporting service users to receive end of life care from people they are familiar with
Identifying and managing malnutrition in people with learning disabilities
Malnutrition is a serious risk, but is under-recognised in this population
Predicting staff turnover in learning disability social care services
Identifying areas that can be addressed to reduce the turnover of staff
Features
Integrated care systems: why they’re going to matter to you (if they don’t already)
A seamless health and care system sounds like the perfect plan – but will ICSs work?
Specialist nurse team’s sleep project helps children with severe learning disabilities
Nurses trained as sleep counsellors and ran online workshops to support families and carers
Nurse well-being: practical support for your own and colleagues’ mental health
Advice and help as workplace pressures and the cost-of-living crisis hit home
Are children with learning disabilities getting enough mental health support?
Learning disability nurses need to highlight the mental health needs of young people
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
Opinion
Caring for people with learning disabilities: a guide for primary care nurses
New RCN guidance addresses health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities
How you can help shape and develop guidance supporting the Down Syndrome Act 2022
Under the new act healthcare providers must meet specific needs and nurses’ input is key
Why meaningful connections with non-verbal people can bring such joy
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities and healthcare staff can benefit
Students
Being a nursing student and a parent: how to make it work for you and your family
Tips for new students with children, from placements and studying to benefits and childcare
Considering an elective placement overseas? Here’s what you need to know
How to plan and prepare for a placement abroad, and how it could help develop your skills
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Protecting patients and staff from infection is a fundamental part of care
Careers
Framework for a career: how general practice nursing is being transformed
A new framework for general practice provides a structure for career and role development
Diversity in senior roles: a programme for aspiring black and minority ethnic leaders
How an NHS England Midlands scheme aims to improve representation and support staff
When the pressure is too much: how to recognise and seek help for burnout
An RCN Nurse of the Year describes her struggle to prioritise her well-being