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Inquiry into UK’s COVID-19 response begins

The public inquiry into the UK’s handling of COVID-19 has been opened after the Government agreed to widen the terms of reference

New proposals to provide better mental health support for people in crisis

Patients will benefit from new mental health ambulances and improvements to crisis care under the Mental Health Bill, the Government has announced

RCN President and Deputy President elections now open

Members can nominate themselves for these nursing representative roles, the RCN has announced

NHS England launches sickle cell campaign

A brand new initiative to boost public awareness of the genetic disorder which affects thousands across the UK has been launched by NHS England

Heat-health alert issued as temperatures soar

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a heat-health alert as the Met Office forecasts high temperatures for the coming days

Dame Lesley Regan appointed Women's Health Ambassador

The Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College London St Mary’s Hospital Campus will work to drive system-level changes to close the gender health gap

The last generation of smokers

Lung is still the most common cause of cancer mortality in the UK, with 100 deaths a day

Understanding indoor air quality: A guide for primary care nurses

Heather Henry looks at the impact of air pollution in the home

High Street pharmacists to make cancer referrals

Staff in high street pharmacies will be funded to spot signs of cancer as part of a new drive to catch tumours earlier, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard has announced

Basic earnings for NHS nurses have fallen over past decade

Between 2011 and 2021, NHS nurses’ average basic earnings fell by 5% in real terms after accounting for consumer price inflation, analysis by the Health Foundation has revealed

Updated NICE guidelines on type 2 diabetes – what’s new?

David Morris explains the updated guidance on diabetes management for primary care nurses

Managing eczema in older adults: A guide for primary care nurses

Margaret Perry looks at the diagnosis and treatment of these common, and painful, skin conditions

Leaving a legacy behind

Legacy nurses are using a lifetime of knowledge, skills and experience - ‘paying it forward’ to the next generation. Kathy Oxtoby reports on how a legacy nurse pilot programme is boosting retention,...

Age of sale for tobacco products could rise

Year on year rises in the age of sale for cigarettes and other tobacco products could be introduced, after an independent review commissioned by the Government recommended the measures

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