Food and drink retailers including Asda, Coca-Cola and Tesco have signed up to a government scheme designed to tackle England's obesity epidemic.
Rates of stroke and kidney failure in people with diabetes have reached record levels in England, according to an analysis by Diabetes UK.
Children with complex health needs and their families have life-long needs that must be identified and addressed
I am very interested in applying for the nurse role on the board of my local clinical commissioning group (CCG) but have now been told the job description will require a registered nurse who has...
What would you say dominated last week's national news? The publication of the UK Riot Report? Or the promise of hosepipe bans, petrol shortages and price hikes in stamps and hot pies?
Asthma is associated with high levels of psychosocial morbidity such as anxiety disorders and depression, writes Jane Upton
Infection can slow the time it takes for a wound to heal.Trudie Young looks at the guidance available to help nurses enhance their practice
IAD is a common problem among patients with faecal or urinary incontinence, write Dr Dimitri Beeckman, Dr Mikel Gray and Dr Sue Woodward
Bacterial vaginosis is experienced by 10 per cent of women and is a common cause of acute vaginitis. Karen Powell discusses diagnosis and treatment options
Allergic reactions in children must be swiftly identified and managed, write Roisin Fitzsimons, Patricia Kane and Adam Fox
A focus on patient-centred care planning and partnership approaches in care are vital for older people with diabetes, write Stephen Phillips and Anne Phillips
I went to university and realised I wanted to work with people, variety, challenges and to avoid boredom.
Last month, the DH published a review on the future capability of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care services in England.
Is nursing history important? It is to me, because I am a nurse and I am interested in history, so the chance to combine the two things is irresistible. I feel privileged to be a member of the...
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