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English language requirements for overseas nurses to be eased
Racism against nurses: care home employee speaks out following hours of abuse
NMC fails to meet dealing with FtP caseload for third year in a row
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English language requirements for overseas nurses to be eased
NMC green-lights changes to testing that had been criticised for being too difficult
Racism against nurses: care home employee speaks out following hours of abuse
Beverly Simpson says employers must do something to protect staff from racial hatred
NMC fails to meet dealing with FtP caseload for third year in a row
Professional Standards Authority review finds regulator taking too long to resolve cases
Now give nurses a proper pay rise: tax cut for highest earners prompts backlash
Pay rise for nurses matching inflation now seen as ‘political choice’ after mini budget
District nurses: Labour pledges to double the number who qualify each year, if elected
Measures will be funded by restoring 45% tax rate for high earners, says shadow chancellor
NHS trusts will receive more cash to help recruit overseas nurses
Funding jumps to £7,000 per nurse for Q1 2023 despite concerns about hiring from abroad
Analysis
Staff shortage: how it affects learning disability inpatients on mental health wards
Lack of specialist staff is leaving people in hospital for longer with inadequate care
Pay offer: how it breaks down and what nurses need to know
Met with a decision to ballot on industrial action, NHS offer is among most complicated ever
Can an end to long-term segregation now become a reality?
A positive intervention programme aims to overcome barriers keeping people segregated
Learning disabilities and autism training: why change was needed
Two tragic deaths were the catalyst for the programmes to improve skills, support and care
Why are nurses more likely to be bullied than other NHS staff?
Advice for staff when faced with a toxic culture that poses a risk to them and patient care
Workforce vaccinations: impact of COVID-19 vaccine campaign on nurses’ views
What nurses are saying about having this year’s flu jab, and mandatory vaccination
Clinical update
Wound care: what the framework for standardised treatment means for your patients
Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical wounds
Long-COVID: what it means and how to manage the longer-term effects
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
Managing aerosol generating procedures in school for children with complex medical needs
Updated guidance covers children with a tracheostomy or respiratory difficulties
Menopause symptoms and period pain: identify women’s health conditions with confidence
Updated RCN resource also includes information on pregnancy, continence and sexual health
Diabetes care: how a coin-sized device can monitor blood glucose levels continuously
Up to 3,000 people with learning disabilities set to benefit from ‘life-changing’ device
Preparing to Prescribe toolkit: becoming a non-medical prescriber
Updated online resource is a step-by-step guide for nurses considering a prescribing course
Policy briefing
COVID-19: how to make PPE less daunting for people with learning disabilities
Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
Putting person-centred care at the heart of learning disability services
Ireland targets services for those with learning disabilities and their families and carers
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
Correct use of gloves and how to protect your skin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
Identifying the needs of older people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities are living longer but will have specific health needs
Research news
Beware diagnosis of ASD based on stereotype behaviour
People with learning disability and sensory impairments can be wrongly diagnosed as autistic
Lifestyle gains linked to positive behaviour support
Study shows lifestyle benefits of PBS-based approaches and need to capitalise on these gains
Exploring anxiety in young people with autism spectrum disorder
Autistic children anxious over sensory experiences, phobias, unpredictability and change
Nurses need more exposure to children with learning disabilities
In interviews, nurses on acute paediatric ward stress need to be adaptable and flexible
Parent peer support is important for families with children who have LDs
Parent peer support provides practical, social and emotional help
Social media risks for people who have learning disabilities
Use of social media presents opportunities, but also risks of cyberbullying and exploitation
Journal scan
Scottish survey reveals the scale of social isolation and loneliness
More than 70% of young adults with learning disabilities reported feeling lonely ‘a lot of the time’, according to a campaigning organisation
Long-term conditions management
Systematic review finds that people with learning disabilities were less likely to access health screening and preventive healthcare such as immunisations
Secure settings: what makes for a good outcome when people move on from inpatient...
Study finds need to establish specialist forensic support teams to ensure best possible outcomes for offenders who have behaviours that challenge
Blood plasma test could lead to earlier diagnosis of autism
A pioneering test has revealed a link between autism and damage to proteins in blood plasma that could lead to earlier diagnosis of the condition, scientists say
Study raises questions about clinical outcomes associated with positive behaviour...
Of services where staff underwent training only 30% produced positive behaviour support plans that included all essential components
Psychotropic medication often given in the absence of multidisciplinary assessments
Research raises concerns about a lack of guidelines and review of prescriptions
Podcast
What all nurses have to gain from learning disabilities training
Our podcast looks at what's behind mandatory training, plus strategies from specialist nurses
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