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RCN guidance on end of life care

The RCN has created guidance for nurses and healthcare assistants who provide palliative care to terminally ill patients.

Expansion of seven day community service in North Lincs

A seven day community service in North Lincolnshire is being expanded to improve treatment in patient's homes.

ANPs a key resource in the future of the NHS

Clear definition of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) in Scotland is needed to sustain the NHS, said RCN Scotland.

Risks identified to developing community services

Community nurses need to be more visible and vocal on how models of care can deliver better value, states a new report by the NHS Confederation's Community Health Services Forum.

Are we ready for one-size-fits-all?

Is it time to create a more generic community health nurse, asks Seeta Bhardwa

First ever commissioning strategy released for nurses

CCGs across Leeds will give nurses more input into commissioning with the first ever nursing strategy by a commissioning organisation released today.

New community strategy to improve dementia diagnosis in Kingston

Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)and Kingston Council have jointly formed a strategy to better support people with dementia in the community.

NICE to publish evidence on community safe staffing

NICE will publish evidence reviews into community nursing safe staffing levels, despite NHS England taking over this work.

Practice nursing group celebrates 20th anniversary

The South East Essex Practice Nursing Group (SEEPiNG) celebrated their 20th anniversary this month.

Antipsychotics prescribed to ‘too many’ LD patients

Practitioners in primary care are overprescribing antipsychotic drugs to adults with learning disabilities, according to figures from Public Health England.

Self triage for sexual health concerns

A community healthcare provider in Essex has launched an online triage service for patients who are concerned about their sexual health.

Community nursing boost in Wales

Community nursing services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan will benefit from a £4million funding boost from the Welsh government.

Community spirit

Jane Cummings, chief nursing officer for England, reflects on the work of community nurses.

Record numbers of diabetes-related amputations carried out each week

As many as 135 amputations resulting from complications to type 1 and 2 diabetes are carried out each week in England, according to research from Diabetes UK.

Primary care nurses should be aware of breast cancer in older women

Primary care nurses should ensure they check women over the age of 70 for symptoms of breast cancer, as part of a new campaign by PHE.

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