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Health warnings issued as UK heatwave continues
NHS England issues amber health heatwave alert as temperatures in the UK soar above those in...
20 Jun 2017
Urgent call for people from the African-Caribbean community to join blood donor list
Urgent need for people from the African-Caribbean community to donate blood due to growing...
20 Jun 2017
School nurses 'pivotal' to child mental health...
Reaching children with mental health issues can be difficult, but school nurses have a...
19 Jun 2017
UK nurse receives high honour
A leading UK nurse has received the Great Cross of Spanish Nursing for his efforts to...
19 Jun 2017
Former whistleblower urges nurses to share their stories of raising care concerns
Staff should put their case forward to be reviewed.
19 Jun 2017
44 STPs not ready to roll out, report claims
Academics at London South Bank University have published a critical report about...
16 Jun 2017
Nurses' achievements recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours...
Queen's Nursing Institute chief executive Crystal Oldman among nurses recognised in the...
16 Jun 2017
Smoking rate in UK second-lowest in Europe after 25% fall among young adults
Smoking rates across the UK continue to fall, with a sharp decline since 2010 among younger...
16 Jun 2017
Newly qualified nurses could prescribe early in their careers, say NMC proposals
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a consultation on prescribing and standards...
15 Jun 2017
Student health visitors to be eligible for new Queen's Nursing Institute prize...
The Queen's Nursing Institute has announced the creation of a new student award.
14 Jun 2017
Healthcare innovations 'could save the NHS £18.5 billion'...
International Longevity Centre says seven healthcare innovations could save the NHS £18.5...
14 Jun 2017
Boost health visitor numbers to protect child mental health, urges RCN
RCN uses infant mental health awareness week to highlight work of health visitors.
13 Jun 2017
Nurse project aims to help men with cancer return to work
RCN says project announced for men’s health week will produce a manual so nursing staff can...
13 Jun 2017
Health professionals warned to avoid flammable emollient creams
The London Fire Brigade has issued a warning to carers and health professionals about...
12 Jun 2017
96% drop in EU nurse applicants since Brexit vote
Politicians and health leaders are warned that this is a 'wake-up call'
12 Jun 2017
Nurses take up seats in the House of Commons
Four nurses will be heading to parliament when MPs resume their seats in the House of...
12 Jun 2017
Consultation launched on NMC's radical new nurse education plans...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a public consultation on its long-...
09 Jun 2017
Nurses praised for courage during hospital blaze
Staff helped evacuate patients during fire at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
09 Jun 2017