Restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Omicron in adult social care will be eased, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced
The government is ‘reflecting’ on requiring NHS staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said
Two-thirds of people recently infected with the Omicron variant say they had already had COVID-19 previously, new research has found
There has been a surge in 18-year-olds applying to study nursing in England, a report from UCAS has shown
Record numbers of people are coming forward for cancer tests, with almost a quarter of a million referrals in one month, NHS England has announced
There is a type of zealot who prioritises an imaginary ideal over actual patient care
On 23 November 2021 the Health and Social Care Bill was presented to the House of Commons. There are many, many issues which were debated that are relevant to the nursing profession and specifically...
Patricia Marquis has been appointed to the role permanently having been Acting Director for RCN England since last June
Registrations are now open for the popular Primary Care Nursing Live show 2022
Recognising the signs of a suicide can turn a patient’s life around, writes Mark Greener
Cases of this blood cancer are rising as our population ages. By Graham Cope and Charlotte Bloodworth
The latest cervical screening coverage statistics from Scotland and England show that one in three women are not taking up their cervical screening invitation. These figures are far lower than the...
Linda Nazarko outlines how to diagnose and effectively treat the ‘silent killer’ in older patients
Shirley McGaffin looks at how nurse leadership can improve cardiovascular outcomes
The RCN has called on Health Secretary Sajid Javid to delay the implementation of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for NHS staff in England, as the service faces major staff shortages
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