This website is intended for healthcare professionals

Patients call for apps to help them make GP appointments and view personal medical records

Health apps make GP appointments, receive test results and view personal medical records top the wish list for smartphone and tablet users, according to online market research conducted via YouGov by...

Unions slam trust plans to cut enhancements to sickness pay

Nurses in the North East of England are under threat of dismissal from their roles and re-engagement on contracts with less generous terms and conditions.

Hunt confirms he will introduce Dilnot cap

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has committed to implementing the Dilnot proposals to cap social care costs at ?35,000 per individual, but has yet to confirm a timescale.

DH to invest ?140 million in IT for nurses plus leadership training

A fund of ?100 million has been set aside by ministers to enable nurses to 'improve care and beat bureaucracy' by investing in technology that frees up their time.

Poor care for young people with diabetes

Treatment of young people with diabetes in England and Wales is among the poorest in Europe, an audit by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has found.

Deprivation affects cancer survival

Women in deprived areas of England have a higher chance of developing and dying from cervical cancer than those in higher-income regions, the Trent Cancer Registry has revealed.

NHS challenged to be paperless by 2015

The NHS should be paperless by 2015 according to Tim Kelsey, national director for patients and informatior at the NHS Commissioning Board Authority. Speaking at the Healthcare Efficiency Through...

NHS must focus on the potential 'gains in the community' rather than on the 'loss of hospitals'

The NHS must focus on the potential 'gains in the community' rather than on the 'loss of hospitals', when discussing the transfer of workload from acute to primary care settings, NHS Confederation...

DH unveils model for the future of district nursing

The DH has launched the first phase of its model for district nursing, calling on community nurses to take the lead in six key areas.

NMC offered ?20 million grant from the government

The NMC has been offered a ??20 million grant from the government in a bid to improve nursing and midwifery regulation, but has yet to decide whether to accept the funding. The announcement has been...

Children with epilepsy may not receive timely medication in community settings

Children with epilepsy who experience seizures may not always receive timely rescue medication in community settings, according to research by the PERFECT Initiative. Its study concluded that, in...

Health Act costs spiral as patient services are rationed

The 'spiralling' costs of the Health and Social Care Act, will undermine patient care while creating significant upheaval, the RCN has warned. Ministers estimate implementing the Act will cost ?1.6...

NMC backlog may take more than two years to clear

The backlog of disciplinary cases for nurses and midwives will take more than two years to clear, the NMC's chief executive Jackie Smith has admitted. Giving oral evidence to the Health Select...

Career Profile - Jenny Tarver, Shropshire

Career Profile - Jenny Tarver, Shropshire

Taking the initiative

Dave Dawes provides practical advice for nurse leaders and entrepreneurs

Why choose British Journal of Nursing?

BJN provides nurses with an evidence base for clinical practice and a platform for professional development. It shares the information and advice that is key to unlocking your full potential.

What's included

  • Clinical expertise

  • Peer-reviewed research

  • Best practice guidance

  • CPD support

Subscriptions start:

From £13.75 GBP