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School vaccinations: nurses should never be subject to threats and abuse
Being involved in the COVID-19 vaccination drive is challenging for school nurses
16 Nov 2021
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
10 Nov 2021
Malaria vaccine: why we should keep some perspective with children and COVID-19
Malaria kills 260,000 children under five a year in Africa, so a new vaccine is a life-...
15 Oct 2021
‘And your name is?’: why children’s nurses should ask accompanying adults this question
Calling someone accompanying an unwell child ‘mum’ or ‘dad’ can be disrespectful or wrong
06 Oct 2021
Pre-conception health: how nurses can educate women to promote informed choices
We should make pre-conception health, education and care part of our practice
26 Aug 2021
When young adults stay in children's services
The healthcare challenges of young people who do not move to adult care at 18
02 Aug 2021
Glove use: the COVID-19-driven habit we need to break
The pandemic has blurred understanding of guidance, so it’s time we were clear on the basics
09 Jun 2021
Health visiting: why heartbreaking lockdown stories make a powerful case for change
Resources need to be put where the pandemic’s effect on vital services has been most damaging
06 May 2021
Learning disabilities: why nurse support is vital when moving from child to adult care
Study finds service users need key relationships to help navigate next steps
31 Mar 2021
Epilepsy and sudden unexpected death: what nurses need to know
How can you reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epileptic people?
23 Feb 2021
Why hospital disability coordinator should be a must-have role
The role could provide a vital link between hospital and community, and free up nursing time
08 Jan 2021
Free school meals: nurses cannot remain silent on child food poverty
We see the impact a lack of food has on the poorest families
29 Oct 2020
Prioritising nurse safety not only protects staff, but patients too
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that safe staffing and proper PPE mean better care
27 Oct 2020
Health visitors must stay on the front line for families in need
The pandemic has highlighted how a quality assurance process and workforce plan is vital
20 Oct 2020
Why I think a hospital death can be a powerful and beautiful thing
Francis Edwards says with children’s palliative care you only get one chance to get it right
16 Oct 2020
From career worries to well-being goals: how I survived COVID-19 shielding
A nurse explains how physical activity and colleague support helped her cope with isolation
03 Sep 2020
Nurses need support – and a pay rise – before we face the second wave
Enthusiasm for front-line staff must extend beyond the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic
14 Aug 2020
Teenage Cancer Trust shares advice on how to conduct difficult conversations digitally
Charity’s advice follows rapid digitalisation of healthcare services during COVID-19 pandemic
13 Aug 2020