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Concerns raised over drop in applications to study nursing

Latest figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service show that the number of nursing applications in England has fallen by 18% in the last year

Time to see, and hear, our lost children

It occurred to me, writing this during Children’s Mental Health Week that our own age is not content to merely unhear children, but wants to make them vanish too

Mother to child hepatitis B transmission eliminated in England

The transmission of hepatitis B from mother to child has been eliminated in England, the UKHSA has announced

Government funds 14 projects to reduce sexual health inequalities in UK

The monkeypox and sexual health outreach and engagement activity fund will award up to £30,000 to each successful community, voluntary sector organisation to enable greater access to monkeypox...

QNI survey shows digital technology for community nurses not fit for purpose

Poor user experience described in the report appears to be because of design and function of the technology rather than computer literacy.

NHS cancer bus will tour England to raise awareness of the disease

In partnership with Stagecoach, the ‘NHS Bus-ting Cancer Tour’ will travel to five areas of the country where early diagnosis rates or cancer are among the lowest

Is the energy crisis the UK’s next public health emergency?

Alex Turnbull looks at the impact that skyrocketing fuel bills is having on the nation’s health

RCN strikes in Wales cancelled

The strike was due to take place on February 6 and February 7 however negotiations with the Welsh government resulted in a new NHS pay offer being proposed for 2022-23.

Supporting nurses with long COVID

Nurses working in general practice and the community have a crucial role to play in supporting the growing number of patients with long COVID. They have experience in supporting people with long-term...

Encourage your older patients to have the shingles vaccine now

Shingles is common in older patients. Linda Nazarko looks at its cause and how its incidence can be reduced

Expansion of 111 service to improve patient access

The 111 service will be expanded to include increased access to specialist paediatric advice for children and direct access to urgent mental health support, as part of a blueprint set out by NHS...

Government's virtual ward plans 'less hospital at home and more home alone'

The Government’s urgent and emergency care recovery plan has been called unachievable in the current NHS staffing crisis

Career profile: Angelyna Peters, Clinical Practice Facilitator at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

When I was 11 I helped my grandmother care for my family when they were ill. From this point, my curiosity grew about what caused someone to become ill and what would make them better

How nurses can offer support to patients with congenital heart disease

CHD is the most common birth defect, accounting for a third of all congenital conditions. Survival into adulthood for these babies has improved by 75% since the 1940s, leading to a growing, hidden...

JCVI recommends an autumn COVID-19 vaccine booster

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised that plans should be made for those at higher risk of severe COVID-19 to be offered a booster vaccination this autumn

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