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Tackling malnutrition in older people
The number of older people being admitted to hospital with malnutrition has increased...
24 Jul 2017
Using technology to improve end of life care
An electronic record-sharing system is helping to integrate care at the end of life
19 Jul 2017
Making the right moves
Liaison psychiatry team lead Nicola Wood has significantly improved the hospital experience...
14 Jun 2017
Dementia awareness series
Our dementia awareness series explores the needs of people with dementia by showcasing the...
25 May 2017
Video case study: Comprehensive geriatric assessment in a community setting
The second video case study in our two-part series on frailty shows how using a nurse-led...
13 May 2017
Video case study: Comprehensive geriatric assessment in an acute setting
The first video case study in our two-part series on frailty illustrates the value of a...
13 May 2017
Nursing Older People Award Winners - Sue Wills and Dena Ross
Two community matrons’ groundbreaking approach to training care home staff is significantly...
05 May 2017
Community matrons win Nursing Older People Award for innovative training programme
Two community matrons’ groundbreaking approach to training care home staff is significantly...
05 May 2017
Advice for older people on staying healthy at home
A resource for nurses to offer patients who may be considered frail.
26 Apr 2017
Transforming the care of patients with Parkinson’s disease in Cardiff
As the number of people with Parkinson's disease continues to rise, one team in Cardiff...
12 Apr 2017
Under surveillance: how cameras improved a care home's practice ...
Filming vulnerable people in healthcare settings is controversial, but a Birmingham care...
11 Apr 2017
Hospital Admiral Nurse service transforms dementia care
Nurse Pam Kehoe explains how a carer’s complaint about the lack of dementia support prompted...
17 Jan 2017
Obituary: Dr John Adams
Dr John Adams, who has died aged 63 after a long illness, was one of the outstanding...
11 Nov 2016
Meeting the demands of the UK's 'retirement capital'
Health Education England visit put the focus on delayed discharge in a popular seaside...
07 Nov 2016
Improving dementia care in long-term settings
Six care homes have been taking part in RCN’s SPACE programme
04 Nov 2016
Campaign fights for family access to dementia patients in hospital
Harrowing personal stories help illustrate the plight of patients denied visits
24 Oct 2016
Supporting care home residents with hydration
An innovative toolkit is helping to ensure older people remain hydrated
09 Aug 2016
Ward revamp boosts both patient care and nurse team
Ward manager Debbie Chown talks about her involvement with an award-winning project to...
19 Jul 2016