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Trust slammed for offering single teabag as ‘thank you’ treat
TikTok post shows woman unwrapping envelope from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Nurse pay: Scottish ballot result shows appetite for strike action
Most RCN members who responded gave ‘clearest signal yet’ that industrial action is imminent
Vaccinations and PPE provision: we want to hear nurses’ views
Have your opinions on vaccines and personal protective equipment changed during the pandemic?
Missing nursing student: more CCTV images released with appeal for further information
‘Don’t underestimate how important your call could be,’ say police in search for Owami Davies
NMC: nurse struck off for illegally obtaining UK passport
Maidei Hukuimwe was convicted last year after she admitted obtaining a false certificate
Beat the heat: what your employer should do during a heatwave
UK Health Security Agency issues heat-health warning until 11pm on Sunday
Evidence and Practice
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
Functional loss in older adults with intellectual disabilities and dementia
In this population, functional loss could be an early indicator of dementia
Performing venesection in a person with a learning disability
Increase your awareness of how to make venesection a positive experience for service users
Reducing the use of restrictive practices by applying a human rights-based approach
Enhance your understanding of the need to reduce the use of restrictive practices
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
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
How you can help reduce appointment anxiety for people with learning disabilities
Ensuring reasonable adjustments are made can make the experience better for everyone
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
What to expect from a clinical placement in a care home
Seize the chance to develop skills in person-centred care for people with complex needs
Coping with patient death: preparing for your clinical placement
We answer some common questions on care after death and supporting families
Watch: advice for students on supporting your health and well-being
Why common stress tips may not be helpful, and strategies to help you look after yourself
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
Community nursing: what the core specialist qualification means for you
We explain the biggest shake-up of advanced community training in 30 years
Becoming a chief nurse: what I’ve learned in the first year
Taking on a senior leadership role in the wake of a pandemic is not easy – here are my tips