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Health visitor

New Welsh Government programme sets out to ensure consistent healthcare for all children from birth until the age of 7.

27 Sep 2016
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NMC hearing
Allegations against nurses and midwives will no longer be made public ahead of disciplinary hearings, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has said.
27 Sep 2016
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Annual health checks

More than 70,000 people with learning disabilities did not receive a health check, according to new data released by Public Health England.

27 Sep 2016
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nursing an elderly couple
Nurses caring for those with dementia are urged to fit the care they provide to the individual not just the condition, according to new guidance from the Department of Health.
27 Sep 2016
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Health of the public
Nurses and healthcare professionals must collaborate with those outside of their traditional sector in tackling public health priorities.
27 Sep 2016
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Depressed mother
Procurement is underway for three new Mother and Baby Units in England for women with mental health conditions.
27 Sep 2016
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Aintree University Hospital

Inspectors rate Aintree University Hospital unit as ‘requires improvement’ following persistent understaffing and failure to meet mandator

26 Sep 2016
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NHS staff demo

Will government move to impose new contracts on nurses in the NHS?

26 Sep 2016

Independent consultant Jane Orr-Campbell said nursing students need more help to understand their role in CQC monitoring and inspections

26 Sep 2016
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nurse checks on patient

Staff take on ‘bay watcher’ brief in pilot on older people’s wards.

26 Sep 2016
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campaign website

Unison aims to highlight work of nurses and other public servants ahead of government spending statement

26 Sep 2016
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Button batteries

Safeguarding expert says parents should be warned of damage the batteries can cause if swallowed, after sharp rise in incidents

26 Sep 2016

Characters from the RCN's past welcome more than 300 visitors to its historic London headquarters as part of Open House weekend

23 Sep 2016
New accreditation scheme for advanced nurse practitioners, says RCN.
23 Sep 2016

Founder of Bursary or Bust protest campaign raises nursing issues in conversation with Labour leader

23 Sep 2016
NHS healthcare assistants (HCAs) are doing the jobs of nurses without the equivalent pay or education, according to a new report from Unison.
23 Sep 2016
Increased workloads are causing school nurses to lose confidence in their ability to help support pupils with long-term health conditions.
23 Sep 2016
Health professionals are concerned about cyber security within their organisations with many fearing increased attacks in coming years, research reveals.
22 Sep 2016

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