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Nurses can help fight modern slavery, say NHS leaders
Nurses are being urged to help join in the fight against so-called ‘modern slavery’, in an...
24 Oct 2016
‘Perfect storm’ threatens UK’s nursing workforce supply
The RCN’s labour market review has highlighted a crisis in the UK’s nursing supply including...
21 Oct 2016
Nurses need coping strategies to deal with rudeness from colleagues
A study has shown that nurses can better cope with rude remarks from colleagues if they...
19 Oct 2016
Learning disability nurse given OBE
Gwen Moulster received the honour from Prince William at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, in...
13 Oct 2016
Learning Disability Nursing Award now open for entries in the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017
Learning disability nurses are invited to enter the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017 - the UK nursing...
12 Oct 2016
Campaign launched to tackle hate crimes against people with learning disabilities
A campaign has been launched to tackle hate crime against people with learning disabilities.
10 Oct 2016
Not enough learning disability nurses for future patients
By 2021 the number of people with learning disabilities will increase by 14%, without the...
06 Oct 2016
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses urged
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses are warned.
06 Oct 2016
Book clubs to aid nurses with patients who have learning disabilities
Book clubs can help lessen anxiety about healthcare for those with learning disabilities.
06 Oct 2016
New resource will help mental health nurses care for those with learning disabilities
A new resource will help mental health nurses to better support and care for people with...
06 Oct 2016
Learning disability nurses 'can change people’s perceptions'
A service user has said learning disability nurses can play a vital role in educating other...
05 Oct 2016
Learning Disability Mortality Review addressing premature deaths
People with learning disabilities are three times more likely to die from treatable causes...
05 Oct 2016
GPs’ role vital in care for people with learning disabilities, say nurses
GPs play vital role in improving care for people with learning disabilities, nurse leaders...
05 Oct 2016
Too many people with learning disabilities being admitted to hospital, says lead nurse
Too many people with learning disabilities are still being admitted into hospital as...
05 Oct 2016
RCN sets out timetable for ANP accreditation project
The RCN is taking a phased approach to advanced nurse practitioner accreditation.
29 Sep 2016
Questions over rights of disabled people following Brexit
Concerns about the rights of disabled people in the wake of Brexit have been outlined in a...
28 Sep 2016
70,000 people with learning disabilities not having a health check, figures show
More than 70,000 people with learning disabilities did not receive a health check, according...
27 Sep 2016
Union invites public to thank nurses for the job they do
Unison aims to highlight work of nurses and other public servants ahead of government...
26 Sep 2016
