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Profiling pain improves quality of life and saves money

Targeting treatment and resources to elderly patients who are at risk of disability can improve their lives, a two-part study published in journal Age and Ageing has found

Phase one of GP Forward View announced

The first steps in implementing NHS England's General Practice Forward View have been released

Hepatitis deaths decrease due to targeted drug therapy

There was an 11% fall in the number of deaths linked to hepatitis in 2015, PHE's annual report into the condition has found

Thousands of nurses at risk due to Brexit, RCN reveals

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for the value of European nursing staff to be recognised, and the government to safeguard their futures following research that thousands of North West...

Maternity staff do not have enough support to provide 'person-centred care'

Maternity services staff should receive more support to provide 'person-centred care' to improve women's experiences of giving birth and caring for a baby, according to a new report

10 Zika Virus Facts, Symptoms and Location

The ZIKA virus is currently on the move across many locations and we take a look at the 10 zika virus facts, symptoms and locations that may help you discover just what the virus is about.

Nearly 5000 take up HIV self-test

A self-testing kit for HIV was requested by 4750 people during a two-week pilot scheme launched by the Terrence Higgins Trust

Competency framework introduced to help prescribers

A new competency framework for prescribers has been developed by The Royal Pharmaceutical Society in association with NICE

Doctor behind #hellomynameis campaign passes away

Dr Kate Granger, a geriatrician who raised more than £250,000 for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre and started the #hellomynameis campaign, has died aged 34

Lack of specialist nurses affecting arthritis diagnosis and treatment

A lack of specialist rheumatology nurses affects the ability to commence treatment for arthritis in a timely manner and achieve treatment targets, a report by the British Society of Rheumatology has...

Try to see my eating disorder from my point of view

Blogger Adam Langley discusses his eating disorder, and argues that a united front could be the best way to support those with the condition

Government confirms removal of student nurse bursary

Nursing students will have to apply for student loans rather than have the NHS bursary from 2017, despite opposition from nurses, the Department of Health has confirmed

5700 cases of FGM recorded in the last year in England

There were 5700 cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) recorded in the first annual FGM statistics collected by the HSCIC

Daily vitamin D supplements should be taken in winter

People should consider taking daily vitamin D supplements during the winter, new guidance released by Public Health England (PHE) said

What can we learn from Mary Seacole?

Joan Myers OBE states why the unveiling of the pioneering black nurse's statue is now more important than ever

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