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Measles has been eliminated in the UK, say global health leaders
The elimination of measles has been achieved in the UK, according to the World Health...
27 Sep 2017
English language test score will not be lowered, insists NMC
English language standards for European nurses joining the register will not be lowered, the...
27 Sep 2017
NHS leader warns health service faces ‘year-round crisis’
The NHS faces a year-round crisis as hospitals deal with ‘unsustainable and unsafe’ bed...
27 Sep 2017
Mobile phone app allows children to manage their asthma
A ‘health passport’ mobile phone application has been developed to support children and...
27 Sep 2017
Epilepsy charities call for women taking anti-seizure drug to be told of pregnancy risks
Health experts and epilepsy charities have repeated calls to Jeremy Hunt to ensure all women...
27 Sep 2017
Exclusive: Absence figures reveal extent of depression among nurses
Tens of thousands of NHS nurses have taken time off work due to anxiety, stress or...
27 Sep 2017
Diversity exhibition set to open at the RCN
An exhibition celebriting diversity in nursing is set to open at the RCN next month.
26 Sep 2017
One in four 14-year-old girls are depressed, research finds
Almost one in four girls and one in ten boys aged 14 are depressed, researchers have found.
26 Sep 2017
NSPCC: 1.2m abused children let down by inadequate mental health services
About 1.2 million children who have been abused or neglected are being let down by mental...
26 Sep 2017
Scheme that sees GP receptionists direct patients to services trialled
An initiative to train GP receptionists in directing patients to different services if they...
25 Sep 2017
Concerns over future of district nursing workforce
Falling numbers of students on district nursing courses triggers workforce warning.
25 Sep 2017
Nurse numbers fall, as EU nationals head for the exit
Nurse and health visitor numbers in England fell by 1,071 in a 12-month period, latest data...
22 Sep 2017
Grenfell tragedy 'triggered unprecedented mental health response'...
The Grenfell Tower tragedy triggered a mental health crisis of an 'unprecedented' scale, a...
22 Sep 2017
NMC to decide whether to release draft standards for nursing associates
The draft version would be sent to sites that are piloting the role.
22 Sep 2017
Miniature donkeys visit community hospital
Miniature donkeys put a smile on the faces of patients and staff alike as they paid a visit...
22 Sep 2017
Children with common ear infections should not get antibiotics, NICE says
Children with common ear infections should not be given antibiotics, the National Institute...
22 Sep 2017
International Council of Nurses appoints interim chief executive
Senior nurse who developed a national aptitude test for overseas nurses applying to work in...
21 Sep 2017