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The language of care

The QNI annual conference provided an opportunity for thought and reflection in response to our excellent speakers.

Students benefit from general practice work

The University of Hertfordshire has set up a project with the primary aim of exploring new community placement opportunities for pre-registration student nurses undertaking the BSc (Hons) Nursing...

Primary care nurses can seize the day

Last week saw the first strike by nursing and midwifery staff for 32 years – the first time RCM members have participated in industrial action.

Do I tell employers that I have a criminal record?

I have worked in my practice for 15 years but it is closing soon. However, when I was younger, I got into trouble with the police and ended up with a criminal record.

Supporting families, children and young people

A 'healthy start' for children, families and young people will be the focus of the DH's fourth week of action.

Draft guidance for midwifery safe staffing levels

NICE has issued a draft guideline for safe staffing levels for midwifery.

New test will diagnose ovarian cancer more accurately

Ovarian cancer could be diagnosed more accurately with a new test created by scientists at Imperial College London.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner Forum conference

The RCN's ANP Forum Conference will allow ANPs or aspiring ANPs the opportunity to discuss revalidation, leadership and identity for ANPs. The conference will take place on 17 October at the RCN...

Light-activated diabetes drug made possible by UK team

A new light-activated drug for type 2 diabetes has been created by scientists at Imperial College London and LMU Munich.

Campaign for end of life services launched

A campaign to raise awareness about the lack of 24-hour end of life services has been launched by the charity Sue Ryder.

General practice fails to diagnose lung cancer

Primary care nurses and GPs are missing opportunities to diagnose lung cancer, a study published in Thorax suggested.

NICE releases draft medicine optimisation guidelines

NICE has created draft guidelines on optimal medicine use to support healthcare providers in ensuring that patients benefit from medication prescribed.

Registration for PCN Expo now open

The registration for PCN Expo, an event dedicated to nurses in primary care, is now open.

Psoriasis patients found not to receive effective treatment

Two thirds of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis in the UK are failing to maintain effective control of their symptoms, according to data from the European Academy of Dermatology and...

Midwives, nurses and other NHS staff strike over pay

Members of the RCM, Unite and Unison in England have staged a walkout over pay.

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