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England's chief nurse to become London director in 'vital' period

England’s chief nursing officer will take on a third job next month as London’s NHS regional director steps down

'Every nurse an e-nurse' in NHS push for technology

Nurses are often the clinicians leading the way on embracing new technology at work, as week-long campaign begins

Consultation turns to nurses for 'radical education overhaul'

A ‘radical review’ of nursing education is underway, with healthcare staff asked for their advice

Government obesity programme 'not enough' to help kids

Childhood obesity is at ‘crisis point’, and only health visitors and school nurses positioned can help

Nurses told to stay safe in dangerous emergencies

The UK has been caught up in several unforeseen incidents of terrorism in 2017

More than 400,000 new students at risk without meningitis top-up vaccination

Public health experts are calling for an urgent campaign to reach school leavers

Public health cuts bite as type 2 diabetes rises amongst children

Public health nurses are ‘vital’ to prevent rising numbers of children with type 2 diabetes

GPNs 'do not know enough' about antidepressants

Patients taking antidepressants feel that they are not receiving enough support or information

‘Inspirational’ nurse up for national compassion award

The Kate Granger Compassionate Care Awards were set up to raise awareness for compassion

The challenges of caring for an island community

It is hard enough on the mainland to benchmark services and innovations against neighbouring providers

Non-standardised infection prevention breeds confusion

We can help make sure that no person is harmed by a preventable infection

Maternal vitamin D levels linked to infant development

Low levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy may undermine motor and social development

Breastfeeding protects against MS

Mothers who breastfeed for more than 15 months over their lifetimes may be at lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis

Steroid phobia in eczema: Common and undermines complianc

Topical corticosteroids are an important management option for atopic eczema

Treating paediatric psoriasis

NICE recently issued guidance on treatments for paediatric plaque psoriasis

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