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PHE confirms presence of potentially fatal tick-borne disease in the UK
Encephalitis virus can affect the brain and central nervous system
29 Oct 2019
The image of nursing: tell us what you think about how others see the profession
Quick survey wants your views on nurses’ uniforms, job titles… and TV medical dramas
29 Oct 2019
Childhood immunisation: lack of call and recall mechanism hampers uptake – RCN
Public health nurses are coping with fragmented systems that fail to maximise vaccine uptake
25 Oct 2019
School nurses develop ‘fun and interactive’ health website for students
Secondary schools in Surrey can access advice on physical and emotional well-being
24 Oct 2019
Make LGBT-awareness training mandatory for nurses, MPs say
Health and social care staff are often unable to tailor care to individuals’ needs – report
23 Oct 2019
Nurses cannot routinely use mental health support service – despite claim they could
Government backtracks on health secretary Matt Hancock’s Twitter statement
22 Oct 2019
Reusable inhaler could cut plastic waste
Device can be reused six times before being recycled and will reduce product carbon footprint
16 Oct 2019
Too many nurses in England are reaching ‘burnout or breaking point’, RCN warns
College responds to report revealing staff shortages and inadequate care
15 Oct 2019
Sepsis Six update emphasises importance of early intervention by a senior clinician
Find out how revised tool helps you escalate concerns if you suspect a patient has sepsis
14 Oct 2019
Leading nurse calls for united front to promote learning disability nursing
Queen's Nursing Institute clinical adviser sets out pillars of practice for LD nurses
14 Oct 2019
NMC reveals its new fitness to practise support service
Regulator pilots 24-hour emotional support line for registrants undergoing FtP proceedings
10 Oct 2019
Curbing childhood obesity: investment in school nurses and health visitors is key – RCN
Public health warning as chief medical officer calls for snacking ban on public transport
10 Oct 2019
Health visitors: number of home visits should increase to eight, charity recommends
Institute of Health Visiting also advises focusing on 15 ‘high impact areas’ of care
10 Oct 2019
NHS staffing crisis: government, not nurses, should shoulder the burden – RCN
College wants ministers to be held legally accountable for short-staffing
09 Oct 2019
Sepsis Six update: immediate attendance by senior clinician is made top priority
Sepsis screening tool has changed – find out what this means for nurses
08 Oct 2019
NMC streamlines registration process for overseas nurses and midwives
Regulator cuts red tape in bid to get applicants on to UK register as fast as possible
07 Oct 2019
Nurse-led monitoring tool could curb overprescribing in care homes
Simple checklist could help avoid overuse of medicines for mental health issues in care homes
07 Oct 2019
Suspended jail sentence for nurse who ran Botox business while on sick leave
Nicola Bevan also forged prescriptions to obtain cosmetic products for private work
04 Oct 2019