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A day in the life of...

Kerryn Reynolds, director of nursing at International SOS, helps provide emergency care globally

E-learning: Maternal mental health

Two e-learning modules to support maternal mental health have been released by NHS Scotland.

FGM data collection guidance

The Department of Health has produced guidelines for healthcare professionals on reporting and recording cases of FGM.

RCN liver disease framework

The RCN has created a framework to support nurses in improving the care of patients with liver disease.

Putting the patient at the heart of their care

A review of 'Developing person-centred practice' by Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor

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

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