Will there be a COVID bonus for NHS staff, prime minister?
Boris Johnson evades question with ‘inaccurate and demoralising’ statement on nurses’ pay
27 Jan 2021
Newsroom
All nursing students should be eligible for COVID-19 death in services payments
Unite says families of nursing students who die of COVID-19 in service should receive pay out
27 Jan 2021
RCN urged to make election policy clearer after disqualification controversy
Policy should be ‘clear and concise’ with a rethink of sanctions, finds independent review
27 Jan 2021
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Will there be a COVID bonus for NHS staff, prime minister?
Boris Johnson evades question with ‘inaccurate and demoralising’ statement on nurses’ pay
27 Jan 2021
All nursing students should be eligible for COVID-19 death in services payments
Unite says families of nursing students who die of COVID-19 in service should receive pay out
27 Jan 2021
RCN urged to make election policy clearer after disqualification controversy
Policy should be ‘clear and concise’ with a rethink of sanctions, finds independent review
27 Jan 2021
Higher COVID-19 death rate among nurses requires urgent investigation, says RCN
ONS reports higher death rates in healthcare staff compared with other working age people
26 Jan 2021
Six-month jail sentence for ‘needlessly vicious’ assault on nurse
Attacker pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting an emergency nurse
25 Jan 2021
RCN demands better PPE to protect staff against COVID-19 variant
College calls for all nurses to have ‘intensive care’ quality face masks amid heightened risk
25 Jan 2021
Analysis
Has the planned ‘reset’ of learning disability nursing been a success?
2020 saw a sea change for learning disability nursing as it sought to improve its reputation
21 Jan 2021
COVID-19 vaccine: why people with learning disabilities should be a priority group
People with learning disabilities more likely to die from COVID-19 than general population
18 Jan 2021
COVID-19 cardiac complications: counting the long-term cost
The virus has been linked to heart damage, but has also disrupted care across the specialty
15 Jan 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine roll-out: what you need to know
Nurses are playing a leading role in the mass vaccination programme
08 Jan 2021
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: what to say to allay patients’ concerns
Not everyone trusts the coronavirus vaccine – but advice from nurses can change minds
21 Dec 2020
Clearer sentencing guidelines offer more support for vulnerable adult offenders
Boost to legal rights of people with mental health disorders and learning disabilities
09 Oct 2020
Clinical update
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
14 Jan 2021
Managing aerosol generating procedures in school for children with complex medical needs
Updated guidance covers children with a tracheostomy or respiratory difficulties
05 Jan 2021
Menopause symptoms and period pain: identify women’s health conditions with confidence
Updated RCN resource also includes information on pregnancy, continence and sexual health
15 Dec 2020
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
07 Dec 2020
Preparing to Prescribe toolkit: becoming a non-medical prescriber
Updated online resource is a step-by-step guide for nurses considering a prescribing course
10 Nov 2020
Free
COVID-19: guidance on when to admit patients to critical care
NICE advises on assessing for frailty and including patients and carers in decision-making
31 Mar 2020
Policy briefing
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COVID-19: how to make PPE less daunting for people with learning disabilities
Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
01 Jul 2020
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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
23 Apr 2020
Putting person-centred care at the heart of learning disability services
Ireland targets services for those with learning disabilities and their families and carers
10 Jan 2020
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
20 Aug 2019
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
25 Apr 2019
Identifying the needs of older people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities are living longer but will have specific health needs
21 Dec 2018
Research news
Beware diagnosis of ASD based on stereotype behaviour
People with learning disability and sensory impairments can be wrongly diagnosed as autistic
15 Jan 2020
Exploring anxiety in young people with autism spectrum disorder
Autistic children anxious over sensory experiences, phobias, unpredictability and change
15 Jan 2020
Lifestyle gains linked to positive behaviour support
Study shows lifestyle benefits of PBS-based approaches and need to capitalise on these gains
15 Jan 2020
Nurses need more exposure to children with learning disabilities
In interviews, nurses on acute paediatric ward stress need to be adaptable and flexible
11 Nov 2019
Parent peer support is important for families with children who have LDs
Parent peer support provides practical, social and emotional help
11 Nov 2019
Social media risks for people who have learning disabilities
Use of social media presents opportunities, but also risks of cyberbullying and exploitation
11 Nov 2019
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
10 May 2018
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
09 May 2018
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
09 May 2018
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
09 Mar 2018
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
28 Feb 2018
Psychotropic medication often given in the absence of multidisciplinary assessments
Research raises concerns about a lack of guidelines and review of prescriptions
28 Feb 2018
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Chronic lymphcytic leukaemia: Improving treatment and support for patients
This feature has been funded by Janssen UK and written on the company’s behalf by M&F Health, based on an interview with Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Karen Stanley.
11 Feb 2020
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Bubbly little girl needs a “forever home” – can you help?
Lambeth Council are appealing to all members of the caring community
25 Jun 2019
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Wales offers a great quality of life for the newly qualified nurse
Newly qualified Mental Health Nurse Luke Pybus, from Somerset, is delighted he made the career move to work in Wales.
31 Aug 2017
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