The Department of Health has updated its Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance.
Kate Dale discusses how one trust is providing physical health checks for mental health patients
An understanding of who is most at risk and how to deal with suicidal thoughts is vital, writes Ian Peate
Tooth decay in children is a substantial public health issue. Therefore, it is essential that all relevant members of the healthcare team are working together in the fight against this distressing and...
The number of people with dementia appears to be levelling off, according to research published in the Lancet Neurology.
People who work longer than the standard 35 to 40 hour week are at a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease or having a stroke, a study by researchers at University College London has...
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) workforce in Scotland should be developed and invested in to support the needs of elderly people living in rural and remote areas of the country, a report by RCN...
The condition is a factor in female subfertility, writes Suneeta Kochhar
As revalidation approaches Seeta Bhardwa looks at the different models nurses can use to make it easier
The Primary Care Respiratory Society has produced resources for primary care nurses to support them in delivering better care to patients with asthma.
Jane Cummings, chief nursing officer at NHS England, discusses the importance of community nursing and health visiting.
Early diagnosis is vital in helping a patient recover, write Jane Scullion and Steve Holmes
The NMC has been criticised for underperforming by a leading nursing figure, after a report by the Professional Standards Authority found that the organisation failed to meet five standards of good...
Using e-cigarettes is significantly less harmful than traditional tobacco products, according to a review of the products published by Public Health England (PHE).
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released it's first guidance directly aimed at tackling antimicrobial resistance.
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