A new programme of e-learning to support staff wishing to gain the Care Certificate has been created by Skills for Health.
Practice nurses have a role to raise awareness around the symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of early diagnosis, as a YouGov survey finds 17% of women delay more than a month before...
Since 2010, there has been a sharp fall in numbers of certain staff working in community settings, such as specialist district nurses, a report published by the RCN has found.
Having a higher BMI could reduce the risk of developing conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's, according to a study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Over nine in ten respondents to a BMA survey think that general practice services are at breaking point due to the heavy workload and a lack of resources.
Patients with lung conditions such as COPD and asthma will be at heightened risk of complications due to a higher than normal level of air pollution.
The RCN has released information to advise nurses on pre-loading insulin syringes for people who are unable to manage their diabetic condition.
A new method of screening women for genetic risk factors linked to breast cancer could help medical professionals prevent the condition developing by detecting it early.
A motivational interviewing course will be offered to over 1000 practice nurses and GPs across the North West of London, commissioned by Health Education North West London.
Jean Watkins describes the causes, symptoms and treatment of lesions, and other skin conditions that can occur on or around the ear.
Cruise ships are becoming increasingly popular. It is vital for practice nurses to have a good understanding of the health risks faced by these travellers. This article will discuss the most common...
This animation was commissioned by the Foundation of Nursing Studies to help staff adapt to culture change, giving them ideas on how to get started, understanding that culture change can be difficult.
Hypoglycaemia causes distress and a reduction in quality of life for patients. David Morris explains how patients can best avoid it and how to treat it if necessary.
Skin cancer is seven times more likely to be diagnosed in people over the age of 65 than 40 years ago, figures released by Cancer Research UK have shown.
Antenatal viral infections can be major causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
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