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NSPCC reports 200% increase in helpline calls about emotional abuse
The NSPCC has called on the government to commission a UK study into child abuse and neglect.
21 Jun 2017
Give nurses breaks during heatwave, employers urged
Nurses are at risk of dehydration during hot weather, warns Royal College of Nursing.
21 Jun 2017
Nurses in Suffolk to trial Buurtzorg community care model
Community nurses are invited to join a team which is trialling a Dutch-inspired model of...
21 Jun 2017
NHS workforce 'scarcely mentioned' in Queen's Speech, says RCN...
College disappointed with government's legislative programme.
21 Jun 2017
Guidance for nurses on how to record public health impact
A new toolkit has been created by Public Health England and the Royal Society for Public...
21 Jun 2017
RCN wants patients’ pets allowed in hospitals
The RCN is encouraging more hospitals to explore animal therapy and will launch a nationwide...
21 Jun 2017
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