Health secretary Andrew Lansley has pledged to 'take every opportunity' to encourage clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) to help nurses achieve real influence in commissioning.
General practice partners across the UK are being reminded of their responsibility to ensure the nurses they employ are registered with the NMC.
More than a third of people with asthma are at high risk of a potentially fatal asthma attack, with many unaware of the fact, according to a survey of 30,000 asthma patients.
Text messaging parents to remind them about vaccinating their child against flu boosts uptake in hard-to-reach groups, a study has found.
Chris Parr speaks to Sally Brearley, chair of the newly-established Nursing and Care Quality Forum
Health secretary Andrew Lansley was mocked and branded a 'liar' by delegates at the RCN's 2012 Annual Congress in Harrogate on Monday (14 May).
Labour leader Ed Miliband has urged nurses to speak out about what is happening where they work, and hold the government to account for the impact of its controversial NHS reforms.
Better adherence to the national COPD strategy could save around 8,000 lives a year, the DH has said.
The Health and Social Care Act has passed. What are the next steps for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs)?
In an exclusive editorial, health secretary Andrew Lansley explains why nurses are vital to the commissioning agenda
BBC's Panorama programme recently highlighted a shocking case of abuse in a London care home.
Olympic fever is setting in across the country. For some, it is simply the anticipation of seeing high-level sport happening so close to home.
Pre-travel health advice from nurses helps patients to avoid preventable problems and manage risk, writes Ian Peate
Skin changes in elderly patients should be monitored, assessed and managed, writes Sara Burr
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