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Revalidation portfolios more likely to be called if confirmed by non-NMC registrant

Nurses who do not have an NMC-registered manager are more likely to have their revalidation portfolios called for verification said the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Meeting the needs of refugees

Those fleeing war and repression present a new set of challenges for health services, writes Alex Turnbull.

Healthcare reforms have ‘worsened’ diabetes care

Almost 40% of people with diabetes think that their care in the NHS has deteriorated since the health reforms according to a survey by the charity The InDependent Diabetes Trust.

Regional divide in smoking during pregnancy must be addressed

Geographical variations in the rates of smoking in pregnant women must be tackled according to a report by the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group.

Anaphylaxis: know what to do

This common reaction can be life-threatening if not recognised and managed correctly

Hearing loss increases risk of death

Hearing impairment, even if mild, seems to be associated with an increased mortality risk, according to researchers who studied 1666 people.

Peripheral arterial disease

This underdiagnosed condition is explained by Leanne Atkin, Michael van Orsouw and Emma Bond

Primary care services among highest rated in CQC report

The quality of care provided in primary care in England is 'particularly high' according to the CQC's annual State of Care report.

Nursing exempt from immigration rules

The nursing profession has been temporarily added to the shortage occupation list by home secretary Theresa May, after nursing organisations warned that new immigration rules could have a catastrophic...

'Critical shortage' of nurses questioned by MPs

MPs questioned health ministers on the shortage of nurses during health questions in Parliament on 13 October.

Project to improve local approach to tackling obesity launched

A three-year project to investigate how local authorities can develop comprehensive strategies to reduce obesity has been launched by Leeds Beckett University.

Poster campaign to highlight 'shocking' medicine waste

Somerset CCG is using a novel way to highlight the £3million wasted on unused prescription medicines in the country each year.

Community midwives forced to cover acute sector say senior midwives

A shortage of full time staff is forcing community midwives to cover shifts in the acute sector senior midwives have said.

Hearing loss needs better assessment to avoid further complications

A hearing loss charity calls for urgent action to improve access to hearing technologies for older adults.

CNO Summit will bring together nursing leaders

This year's Chief Nursing Officer Summit will have the theme of 'Leading change and creating value'.

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