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Four new fellows welcomed to the QNI

The QNI welcomed four new fellows into the institute at last night's Autumn Awards Ceremony in London.

Failure to grasp biomarkers' link with cardiovascular disease puts men at risk

Failure to spot key signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is leading to late diagnosis and unnecessary deaths, a report by the Men's Health Expert Policy Group (MHEPG) has found.

RCN leadership and management conference

The RCN will host a conference dedicated to leadership and management in nursing at their headquarters in Cavendish Square, London on 11 November.

SMOKING CESSATION IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE

An event for healthcare professionals to learn about supporting patients with mental health problems quit smoking will be held at the Hallam Conference Centre in London on 10 November. Speakers will...

Summit pushes rollback of prescribing

A summit on the growing problem of antibiotic resistance has called for a system of 'rollback' targets antibiotic prescribing to 2010 levels in both primary and secondary care.

Bristol Community Health agrees new pay package

Bristol Community Health (BCH) is introducing an improved pay and rewards package for staff after negotiations with union representatives and the wider staff team.

Serious failing in children’s mental health services

There are 'deep and ingrained' problems with children and adolescents' mental health services, a report by the Health Select Committee has found.

Language controls for overseas nurses proposed

The NMC and other professional bodies could be allowed to conduct language checks for overseas healthcare workers, under new proposals from the four UK health departments.

Leading doctors urge government to withdraw cash incentive for dementia diagnosis

Leading doctors and health campaigners have urged the government to withdraw the scheme to award GPs with £55 every time they make a dementia diagnosis.

Consultation on falls prevention in older people

NICE have set out key priorities for consultation to prevent further injury in older patients who have had a fall.

People with diabetes not offered dietary advice

Over half of people with diabetes are not offered sufficient dietary advice when first diagnosed, according to research by the InDependent Diabetes Trust.

RCGP releases Ebola guidance

A 'common-sense' guide to managing suspected cases of Ebola in primary care has been released by the RCGP.

Better health messages necessary to improve cancer awareness in non-whites

Ethnic minorities are less likely to be aware of the symptoms of cancer, and visit a doctor if they experience symptoms, a study led by researchers at King's College has concluded.

Lower NMC fee hangs on change to FtP legislation

Jackie Smith, chief executive and registrar of the NMC, confirmed that changes to Fitness to Practice (FtP) legislation, could lead to a reduction of fees, in an exclusive interview with Independent...

England appoints three PNs to support workforce development

Three practice nurses have been appointed in strategic positions to improve education and professional support for practice nurses in England, based at NHS England, HEE and the CQC.

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