PHE has reported an increased level of scarlet fever notifications across England.
The fortnightly roundup of key political and clinical news for primary care and community nurses.
General practice funding has declined despite increased workloads. Seeta Bhardwa looks at how nurses are affected.
Practice nurses need a standardised route into the primary care. Seeta Bhardwa explores how this can be achieved.
Two of the largest unions in England have raised the possibility of strike action in response to the Government's one per cent pay rise for healthcare workers.
Bowel cancer home screening rates can be positively influenced by community nurses, deputy director of the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes Richard Winder told Independent Nurse.Â
A presentation by Karen Kembery, Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist, at ABN University Health Board. The presentation offers training for community staff in the SKIN Bundle approach to...
Fever is one of the top reasons why parents seek medical advice.
Siba Prosad Paul and Christine Routley clarify some misconceptions around febrile infants.
Women often experience problematic discharge. Suneeta Kochhar outlines investigations and possible diagnoses.
Birthmarks and rashes frequently cause concern in parents. Jean Watkins provides an overview of the causes and outcomes for seven common newborn skin problems.
In-depth analysis of the latest international research. Compiled by Mark Greener.
The feet of diabetics are at risk of ulceration. Suneeta Kochhar
discusses assessment and prevention in these patients.
Diabetic women require close monitoring during pregnancy. Suneeta Kochhar provides an overview of risks and management.
Beverley Marriott explains how as a community matron she became involved in an initiative to keep patients out of hospital.
Graham White explains the situation regarding holidays and long-term sick leave
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