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Spotting breast cancer in men

Although breast cancer in men is rare, awareness of symptoms is essential, says Ian Peate

Healthier workplaces improve patient care, says RCN

Nurses should recognise the impact of their working environments on their own health and take steps to improve the conditions there, says the RCN

Wasted medicine 'costs the NHS £800 million'

Public attitudes to taking prescription medicine must be changed, according to a report which found that one in five adults misses a round of daily medication, costing the NHS as much as £800 million...

NMC approves model of revalidation

The Nursing and MIdwifery Council has approved the new model of revalidation in today's Council meeting.

Professional lead for primary care at the RCN steps down

Marina Lupari, the professional lead for primary and community care has announced that she is to leave her position at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Government urged to change immigration rules for nurses

Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS England, has asked the Home Office to reconsider its decision to omit nursing from the shortage occupation list.

Diabetes specialist nurse appointed as clinical champion

Debora Brown, a diabetes specialist nurse in Harrogate, has been appointed as a Diabetes UK clinical champion.

Palliative care still needs improving despite number one status

The UK's status as number one for palliative care must be viewed in context, says palliative care charity leader.

School nurse recognised at WellChild awards

A senior children's nurse from Wigan, has won an award from children's charity WellChild for her work with school children.

Is asthma care the best it can be?

Steve Holmes and Jane Scullion invite you to reflect on the asthma care your practice offers 18 months after the National Review of Asthma Deaths

Encouraging self-management in COPD

Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) is the fifth biggest killer in the UK, says Ren Lawlor.

More support for breast cancer nurses needed

New analysis by Breast Cancer Care recently showed that despite the number of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases rising by a fifth in a decade, breast care nurse posts in England have remained at the...

Finding the leaders of the future

There has been an unprecedented level of change in the structure and function of the NHS in recent years.

Let’s preserve future generations’ health

At the time of writing, the ban on smoking in cars carrying children has just come into force in England (1 October).

District nurses can improve carers’ lives

Caregiving is an issue which could affect us all at some point in our lives, says Marina Lupari.

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