Public Health England (PHE) has announced that travellers to the UK will not be screened for the Ebola virus.
A question was put to the Independent Nurse team at the annual QNI conference at the end of September. It sounded like a simple enough question but it momentarily stumped us. 'Why don't more nurses...
The rate of smoking prevalence in the UK fell by 1.1 per cent in 2012/13, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics.
Nick Clegg, deputy prime minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, has announced that NHS England will invest £120million into mental health services from next year. This money will go towards...
Leading members of the healthcare profession written an open letter to leaders of the three main political parties, stating that NHS services are at breaking point.
The public backs the decision of RCM members to strike against the rejection of a one per cent pay increase, according to a poll from ComRes.
The flu vaccine has been extended to cover children aged four for the first time, as the seasonal flu campaign was launched on October 6.
The NMC council has voted in favour of altering Fitness to Practice (FtP) Rules and Education, Registration and Registration Appeals Rules
Practice nurses should have better access to diabetes education and training as figures reveal patients under 40 receive fewer vital checks than older patients.
Former nurses will be able to return to work in any setting through HEE's 'Come Back' campaign, based on placements undertaken in training.
Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, encouraged community nurses to become more involved in commissioning during his speech at the annual QNI conference
In 20th century Britain, nurses are resorting to food banks and charities to make ends meet
Since the Jimmy Saville scandal in 2012, there has been a succession of historical cases of alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by figures in the public eye.
These cases go back to the 70's when our...
Jane Cummings, chief nursing officer for England, speaks to Rita Som about the 6Cs, working in primary care and leadership
Why did you become a nurse?
I was fortunate enough to land a job as a carer for the elderly. I used to look after people in their own homes and I loved it. From that point on I had the caring bug and...
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