Over three million people in the UK are now using e-cigarettes, according to a survey by Action on Smoking and Health
A new law will result in abusers of paramedics and other emergency health professionals to receive twice the maximum sentence for assault or battery
England is facing ‘changing health needs’ as a result of an ageing population, says Public Health England
Medicines for persistent coughs have no clinical benefit, a new report has claimed
The NHS gained only 67 midwives in the past year despite over 2000 new graduates, say the Royal College of Midwives
An enhanced flu vaccine will be made available this winter to vulnerable people to reduce winter pressure in hospitals and prevent deaths
Independent Nurse editor, Mike Shallcross, discusses chronic nursing shortages facing the NHS
John Orchard, chief executive at Cavell Nurses' Trust, asks who is there to help nurses seeking support?
Chief executive of the Queen's Nursing Institute, Crystal Oldman, explains how personalised care will benefit the profession
Heather Henry details why she is teaching children about their asthma using storytelling and play
Thomas Buckley argues that it is time for more male nurses to make the jump to general practice
Mark Greener rounds up the latest papers and reports relevant to primary care nurses
Linda Nazarko explains how nurses can ensure that patients with dysphagia do not become malnourished
With cases of gonorrhoea on the rise, Simon Browes shares best practice for prevention and diagnosis
Hetal Dhruve explains what nurses need to know about diagnosing and treating this allergy
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