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Supporting people with financial concerns could prevent health issues, nurses report

A report by the Personalised Care Institute is pushing for ‘personalised care’ as nurses report a significant increase in patient illness, caused by financial concerns.

2.5 million more people projected to be living with major illness by 2040

Around 9.1 million people will be living with major illness by 2040, 2.5 million more than in 2019, according to a new report published by the Health Foundation

RCN joins calls for increased funding for psychological support for NHS staff

The RCN have signed a letter written by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to express concerns about provision of psychological and wellbeing support for NHS staff

Shingles vaccine will be offered to almost one million more people

Almost a million more people will become eligible for a shingles vaccination from September, the NHS England has announced.

Excess deaths associated with flu highest in 5 years

New analysis from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that excess deaths in England classed as having an association with flu infection were higher than the average figure for the 5 years...

London at risk of measles outbreaks

UKHSA modelling suggests that, unless MMR vaccination rates improve, London could see a measles outbreak with tens of thousands of cases.

Sustained funding in community initiatives can ‘boost’ public mental health

Local initiatives supported by sustained funding of can ‘boost’ community mental health, according to the Made in Communities report revealing how much is possible when the government work...

Career profile: Tracey Coyne

Tracey Coyne, Service and Practice Development Facilitator, London North West NHS Healthcare Trust

Prime Minister must explain lowest pay increase for public sector workers to ‘outraged nurses’, says the RCN

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has come under fire from RCN bosses, after the Government accepted the Pay Review Bodies’ recommendation to increase nursing wages by just 5%, lower than any other...

Assessing the RCN Competency document on travel health

The RCN Competency document has a formidable reputation, but does the latest edition live up to its hype?

UCAS figures reveal ‘deeply concerning’ drop in students applying to study nursing in the UK

Reports from UCAS have revealed a 17% drop from last year in people applying to nursing courses in the UK.

Primary care nurses will play a ‘crucial role’ in easing soaring rates of skin cancer

Primary care nurses could play a ‘crucial role’ in managing soaring rates of skin cancer through early identification and treatment

Breaking the cycle: a challenge to the myths around menstruation

Kate Clancy's new book Period aims to challenge several centuries' worth of myths about menstruation

Diagnosis and management of squamous cell carcinoma

Margaret Perry looks at how nurses working in primary care settings can identify this common skin cancer

Driving and diabetes: what practice nurses need to know

David Morris explains how nurses can advise their patients when they drive with diabetes

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