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Have your say on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards Code of Practice

Nurses have until 7 July to contribute to the consultation on proposed changes in England

Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away

Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational

Work-life balance in practice: overcoming negative thoughts in difficult times

Fight off the challenging news cycle and boost your mood by ‘planning’ happiness everyday

Safe staffing is not a local issue – but England seems to have missed the memo

Legislated nurse-to-patient ratios are gaining support globally, so why not here?
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Why it is important to talk about loneliness with young people

Ageing and its effect can contribute to chronic loneliness, but it is a myth that only older...

Learning disability and autism training: why my son’s death will not be in vain

New programme will help staff improve their skills and confidence when delivering care

Why support is vital for people starting a new life in a care home

Patients having to leave their homes and move into care need emotional support

Coping after baby loss: why I set up a ‘safe space’ peer support group

A senior staff nurse explains how it helped her return to work after two miscarriages

Electronic health records: what do I do if a patient requests access to their file?

Why being able to check this sensitive information is important for many service users

Agency nurses and tax avoidance: if a scheme looks too good to be true, it probably is

HMRC’s advice on cutting loose of income tax arrangements that could land you in arrears

Dementia care in non-specialist settings: what would you ask an expert?

Your questions for an Admiral Nurse could help create a user-friendly learning resource
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Why a radical workforce review is needed  for mental health

Can the number of nurses ever keep pace with demand on mental health services?

Single-sex spaces: why we need a balanced discussion on women’s and trans rights

Call for the NMC to exit Stonewall’s diversity programme shows how polarised the debate is

Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care

All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience

Why ‘Seni’s law’ will help mental health units reduce dangers of restraint

The new law identifies topics that must be included in mental health staff training

Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?

Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
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Nursing Awards: a truly global mental health practitioner of our times

Meet the winner of the Mental Health Nursing category of the RCN Nursing Awards 2021

Mental health reforms must address racial disparities in experiences of care

Many black people’s first crisis interaction with the mental health sector involves police

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