Eliminating concurrent use of benzodiazepines and prescription opioids could reduce emergency visits or inpatient admissions for opioid overdose by 15%, according to American researchers who analysed...
The Health Committee has declared itself ‘extremely disappointed’ in the government’s efforts to curb childhood obesity
Smaller rural areas may be missing out on vital healthcare provision as they are overlooked in broader statistics, according to a report from the Local Government Association (LGA)
‘Low value’ items which can be bought over-the-counter may no longer be available by prescription following an upcoming review by NHS England
There is a ‘critical need’ to raise awareness on women’s menstrual health, according to the Royal College of Nursing
Mental health services continue to be underfunded despite government promises to treat problems equally to physical health, according to a report from the Health Foundation
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have expressed their ‘anger’ over a ban on trusts employing agency nurses whose main employment is in their own trust or another NHS trust
Postmenopausal women with a family history of breast cancer could benefit from medicines to reduce their risk of development, new NICE guidelines have explained
A single charity has claimed its contributions to children’s palliative care is saving the health and social care system £2 million a year, according to a new report
Nearly half of breastfeeding mothers stop after two months, according to new data from Public Health England and NHS England
The routine screening of pregnant women for a common type of bacteria has been discouraged in new recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee
The number of teen pregnancies in the UK is at its lowest since records began, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics
A new online system has been launched by Public Health England (PHE) to improve monitoring of the negative effects of new psychoactive substances
As plans to overhaul the current methods of professional regulation take shape, Abigail James outlines the various options available to the government and asks if a health super regulator is really...
Female nurses are at a significantly higher risk of suicide than the national average, new figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed
BJN provides nurses with an evidence base for clinical practice and a platform for professional development. It shares the information and advice that is key to unlocking your full potential.
Clinical expertise
Peer-reviewed research
Best practice guidance
CPD support
