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Chancellor 'misses opportunity' to support nurses and midwives say unions

The Autumn budget statement has received backlash from nursing and healthcare unions for failing to tackle the health and social care crisis in the NHS

Exploring topical treatments for managing acne in female patients

Acne affects women’s wellbeing and must be taken seriously, writes Julie Brackenbury

The end of smoking?

Mark Greener presents key studies linked to reductions in smoking rates

Treating itchy skin conditions: know your emollients

Emollients can positively influence the skin's condition, writes Stacey Croney

The anaphylactic reaction

Suspected cases of anaphylaxis must have emergency treatment initiated promptly, says Suneeta Kochhar

Specialist Parkinson's nurse funded by charitable donations

A new community-based Parkinson's specialist nurse will be instated in Crewe, following a fundraising drive by the Crewe and District branch

First time reduction in antibiotic prescriptions

​There has been a fall in the number of antibiotics prescribed across the entire healthcare system for the first time, according to data released by PHE.

HEE launches new nursing associate curriculum

Health Education England (HEE) has released the curriculum framework for the new nursing associate role

Improving leadership and safety through CQC inspections

The latest CQC report into care can provide lessons on how to improve services, writes Helena Frankova

Make every patient contact count

Many healthcare professionals contribute to children and young people’s health and care, writes Viv Bennett

Preserving our health and that of others

Understanding your symptoms and taking steps to preserve your health can reap greater rewards, writes Rita Som

Ten years of nurse prescribing

To mark a decade since nurses have been able to prescribe, Kathy Oxtoby takes a look at the beginnings

Avoiding eczema flares in winter

With the days growing shorter, patients with eczema may experience increased discomfort, writes Sandra Lawton.

Investments needed in health visiting to increase breastfeeding rates

Breastfeeding support for mothers in England still varies based on location, a new report by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative has found

Cervical screening rates at lowest level for 19 years

New figures have revealed that cervical screening uptake rates are the lowest they have been for 19 years

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