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Tackling hate crime
A campaign has been launched to tackle hate crime against people with learning disabilities.
10 Oct 2016
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prison
NICE has started consultation on guidelines to improve the management of mental health problems among adults in the criminal justice system.
10 Oct 2016
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Health food

The first UK hospital shop to only sell healthy eating options has opened at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.

07 Oct 2016
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Peter Carter

Employers burden Nursing and Midwifery Council with complaints that could be handled locally – former RCN chief.

07 Oct 2016
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homeless
With homelessness rapidly increasing, nurses and other healthcare workers are being called upon to volunteer at temporary charity centres over the Christmas period.
07 Oct 2016
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Pauline Cafferkey

Nurse Pauline Cafferkey has tested negative for the Ebola virus after being hospitalised for a fourth time since her return from Africa.

07 Oct 2016
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Union and EU flags

NHS would not cope without nurses from the European Union, Royal College of Nursing warns.

07 Oct 2016
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Suicide three times higher among community treated patients
Suicides among patients treated in crisis resolution and home treatment services are three times the figure for inpatients, according to a study.
06 Oct 2016
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Elizabeth Anionwu and equality coordinator Wendy Irwin
An Irish polka tune, fifties rock and roll and traditional African music were among the song choices of celebrated nurse Elizabeth Anionwu at a Desert Island Discs-style event mark
06 Oct 2016
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New maternity graffiti boards
The King's Fund charity has investigated local methods in the NHS for gaining patient feedback on maternity services.
06 Oct 2016
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Nurse Pauline Cafferkey is said to be in a stable condition after she was hospitalised for a fourth time since contracting Ebola while working in Africa.
06 Oct 2016
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An oncology nurse has developed a new tool for women to check their breasts.
06 Oct 2016
By 2021 the number of people with learning disabilities will increase by 14%, without the corresponding nurses to care for them, a conference has heard.
06 Oct 2016
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses are warned.
06 Oct 2016
Book clubs can help lessen anxiety about healthcare for those with learning disabilities.
06 Oct 2016
The RCN's guidance gives tips for nurses on staying safe when working alone.
06 Oct 2016
A new resource will help mental health nurses to better support and care for people with learning disabilities, according to a charity.
06 Oct 2016

 A service user has said learning disability nurses can play a vital role in educating other healthcare professionals away from judgemental behaviour.

05 Oct 2016

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