Nearly four in five of those aged 75+ who became eligible at the end of March for COVID-19 booster have taken up the vaccine, according to data from the UK Health Security Agency
The Government says that it is on track to deliver 26,000 more primary care staff to help improve patient access to appointments
Christine Loveridge explains how respiratory care can be improved in the wake of the COVID pandemic
Approximately 25,000 nurses left the NMC register in the past year, data from the regulator shows
Seven cases of the rare disease Monkeypox have been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency
Over 500,000 people are waiting for an adult social care assessment, for care or a direct payment to begin or for a review of their care, research published by the Association of Directors of Adult...
A leaked ‘Draft Opinion’ from the US Supreme Court has indicated that the court is likely to overturn the Roe vs Wade ruling which guarantees the right to a legal, safe abortion. If implemented, it...
People across the UK say nurses are the top profession for their contribution to society, but worry about staff shortages, new polling reveals
Without action to address staff vacancies in the NHS, plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech will not be achieved, the RCN has said
The number of disabled staff in senior roles in England’s health service has more than doubled over the past three years, NHS England has announced
Beverly Bostock explains how variations in this common cardiovascular condition can be managed
Too often, nurses feel undervalued and unable to work to their full potential. They are rarely involved in decision making, despite their understanding of services and patients’ needs. When they are...
Pat Cullen is to stay in the role of General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing for a further 12 months until the end of 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the deaths of nearly 15 million people around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates.
People must be vigilant about the effects of skin damage, as data released by charity Melanoma Focus shows 35% of adults in the UK are planning a summer holiday to a hot country
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