When education is not enough: turning the tide on staff shortages in older people’s...
Education needs to be matched with dynamic career pathways that attract professionals to the...
28 Oct 2016
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Pay nurses what they’re worth
A perfect storm is brewing says RCN general secretary Janet Davies.
24 Oct 2016
Improving the hospital experience of people with dementia
Join John’s Campaign and help ensure people with dementia admitted to hospital have...
23 Oct 2016
Jane Bates: what goes on behind closed doors
Time is a rare commodity in the NHS, but patients still love to talk, says Jane Bates
22 Oct 2016
Nurse leader: Game-changing report sets out case for investing in health workforce
Bold leadership is required if we are to put the healthcare workforce at the centre of the...
19 Oct 2016
Sleepwalking into crisis
Nursing shortages and the financial challenges facing the NHS are putting the future of...
18 Oct 2016
Bring your A game
Jane Bates navigates the minefield of taking tricky phone calls from patients.
17 Oct 2016
Jane Bates: What ‘eating cake’ means to a loved one
Enquiring relatives are no longer given a bland brush-off by staff – and rightly so.
14 Oct 2016
Nurse leader: funding for specialist qualification for district nurses needed
NHS chief executive Simon Stevens’ vision for nurse-led integrated services in the community...
14 Oct 2016
Reducing health inequalities for older LGBTQ+ people
Older LGBTQ+ people have low expectations of health and social care as they age, and fears...
11 Oct 2016
Talking about suicide saves lives
Mandatory suicide intervention training would give nurses the confidence to speak up and...
11 Oct 2016
Older people deserve quality of life too
Feeling guilty for existing is no way to live, says Jane Bates.
11 Oct 2016
Down’s syndrome screening: women must have the right to choose
The BBC documentary A World Without Down’s Syndrome suggested that a highly accurate...
07 Oct 2016
Nurse leader: creating a social movement for health
To develop a culture of health, we have to increase our focus on prevention, and support...
05 Oct 2016
Jane Bates: The nightmare of nocturnal cramps
Old age or dehydration? Jane Bates investigates the cause of her night-time muscle spasms.
03 Oct 2016
Improving the care of patients with sickle cell disease
People with sickle cell disease often experience shorter life expectancy and lower quality...
02 Oct 2016
Nurse leader: This Black History Month let's celebrate diversity in the NHS ...
As we celebrate Black History Month, let's make positive changes and help shape the diverse...
02 Oct 2016
Behavioural insights can help effect change
Understand why people behave the way they do and you can ‘nudge’ them in a better direction...
29 Sep 2016