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NMC's Equality and Diversity team shortlisted for national award

The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Equality and Diversity Team (EDI) has been shortlisted for a national award

Spike in rates of non-suicidal self-harm among women

The prevalence of non-suicidal self-harm (NSSH) has risen to 6% in 16-74 year olds, from 2% in 2000, a study published in the Lancet Psychiatry has found

'Urgent priority’ to recruit more nurses, says new plan

Tackling the staffing crisis, particularly in the nursing workforce, is an ‘urgent priority’, according to the Interim NHS People Plan

The joined-up future of primary care services

Crystal Oldman explains the thinking behind the QNI and the RCN's new report Outstanding Models of District Nursing

Sexual health: STI diagnoses rise in England

The number of new STI diagnoses in 2018 increased by 5% in comparison to 2017 from 424,724 to 447,694, a new report by Public Health England (PHE) shows

Flu: Vaccine for older adults gives significant protection against flu

The newly available adjuvanted influenza vaccine provided about 60% effectiveness for those aged 65 years and over, a report by PHE has found

National Nurses Nutrition Group Annual Conference 2019

Nurses keen to boost their knowledge and understanding of nutrition are getting ready for the National Nurses Nutrition Group Annual Conference.

CMO considers whether to tax all junk food to meet child obesity targets

The Chief Medical Officer has said she is considering whether to recommend ‘sin taxes’ on all unhealthy food to meet the government’s targets on childhood obesity

Roald Dahl Nurses: making a difference and measuring it

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is working in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University on an evaluation project to demonstrate the value and impact of Roald Dahl Specialist Children’s...

Syphilis: Cases in Scotland at 15 year high

The number of cases of syphilis recorded in Scotland has reached a 15-year high

Spike in mumps cases triggers new MMR vaccine warning from PHE

A dramatic increase in the number of cases of mumps has led to a fresh appeal from Public Health England (PHE) to the public to make sure they have been vaccinated for MMR

Sepsis: Investment in training vital

The public must be educated on the signs of sepsis to save thousands of lives lost each year, the RCN has said

Public unaware of the dangers of laughing gas

The dangers of nitrous oxide must be be emphasised to the public, as figures reveal that half a million youngsters have tried the drug in the last year

District nursing: urgent need for more investment

The number of district nurses working in the NHS has dropped by almost 43% in England alone in the last ten years, according to a new report by the QNI and the RCN

21st century healthcare, 19th century access

Why, in this high-tech era, are people queueing in the rain for a GP appointment?

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