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Physiotherapy
Practice nurses in Scotland will now have free access to occupational health services as part of a scheme to support the health of general practice staff
01 Nov 2016
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A nurse is helping to fight inflammatory bowel disease by joining a new team of comic-book superheroes, all of whom have the condition
31 Oct 2016
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NSPCC says number of children and young people seeking help for anxiety is rising sharply.

31 Oct 2016
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Sarah Wollaston

NHS spending per person will fall in two years’ time, the head of the Commons health committee has warned.
 

31 Oct 2016
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James Buchan

Nursing workforce expert will advise on issues such as risks associated with low morale.

31 Oct 2016
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Scrubs worn by intensive care nurses can harbour antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to a US study
31 Oct 2016
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More than 1,000 older patients diverted from emergency care in the past year, thanks to a nurse-led service.

31 Oct 2016
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Strokestra team

A project that uses music to boost stroke patients’ recovery aims to raise £315,000.

28 Oct 2016
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Chalmers family at graduation
Son Fraser Chalmers follows in mother's nursing career footsteps, with father, Ross, close behind on graduating as a nurse.
28 Oct 2016
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The number of specialist nurses available to treat patients immediately after a stroke is the most reliable predictor of patient survival, according to a new study.
28 Oct 2016
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RCN reveals accreditation scheme
The RCN has revealed further details of its accreditation scheme for nurses working at an advanced level of practice.
27 Oct 2016
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Family of retired nurse

The family of a retired nurse who died in a fall from a motorway bridge say her death could have been prevented.

27 Oct 2016

The two nurses completed a gruelling 4,000-mile cycle ride across the US.

27 Oct 2016
Poster shows extra effort when clocks go back
27 Oct 2016
Macmillan Cancer Support and the University of Southampton have surveyed bowel cancer patients before and after surgery to find out about their emotional needs.
27 Oct 2016

Hard-pressed health service staff are struggling to make ends meet, according to Unison survey.

27 Oct 2016

Autism therapy trial that helped parents communicate with their children reports ‘encouraging’ results.

26 Oct 2016
Four out five healthcare professionals have been subjected to bullying, new research reveals.
26 Oct 2016

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