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RCGP launches practice nursing competencies

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has released its updated general practice nursing competencies.

Community hospital closures could harm Devon’s elderly

The reduction in the number of beds in community hospitals in North Devon could harm the provision of care for older people, according to Unite.

RCGP poll

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has said that general practice is in danger of 'disingtegrating' unless the Chancellor increases investement in the service

RCN launches centenary celebrations

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) kicks off its yearlong centenary celebrations with the launch of a photography competition with prizes of up to £1000.

Dementia nurse wins care award for legal clinic

Kathryn Penrith, a consultant dementia nurse, has been named the dementia carer of the year at the Great British Care Awards North West.

Better contraceptive support needed for women

A third of British women have said that they find it difficult to get an appointment with a GP or nurse to discuss contraception found a survey by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).

The 'value of practice nurses' needs to be spread

Collaboration and speaking up about the value of practice nursing was the key theme of a networking event held by the NHS Alliance general practice nurse network.

Twenty years of supporting nurses

Lynn Acreman outlines how South East Essex nurses have benefited from a training and networking group

Revalidation: What you need to know

Nurses and midwives will know that they will be expected to undergo the revalidation process in the near future, but what exactly is involved?

Most pregnant women with diabetes have 'dangerously high' blood glucose

More than three quarters of pregnant women with diabetes had higher than recommended blood glucose levels, a report by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership has found.

Delivering men's mental health

It is important to understand specific needs of males in order to help them access services, explains Ian Peate

Chamomile alleviates postpartum depression and sleep problems

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used chamomile to alleviate conditions as diverse as colds, sore throats, abscesses, eczema, anxiety and insomnia

The iron laws of infant nutrition

Nurses need to be able to advise parents and know how to address iron deficiency, explains Sara Patience

Many women not checking for breast cancer

A third of women do not check for signs of breast cancer and could be putting their lives at risk, according to a survey by Breast Cancer Care.

Government can afford to pay nurses more, says public

More than half of the public think that the country can afford to increase nurses’ pay, according to a survey by the RCN.

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