Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Clinical nurse specialist Victoria Harmer explains her role as medical adviser to TV’s EastEnders
I come from an academic background, so am acutely aware of the importance of measuring outcomes in quantifiable terms.
Many are hailing it as the most significant development since the 1960s.
Beware of vanity ‘cures’, says Jane Bates.
Want to hear some good news? Of course not. Only bad news sells papers, attracts viewers, gets clicks.
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Emergency nurse Grace McDonald compares the triage process in New Zealand with the UK
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Clinical lead at Prostate Cancer UK explains the importance of sharing end of life stories
Despite the many challenges facing nursing this year, it is time to celebrate.
Having been the voice of nursing for 100 years, it is more important than ever that the RCN continues to be heard and have influence,
Pain pretenders beware, warns Jane Bates.
Getting a dessert recipe from Janet’s mum is like getting custard out of a stone.
Experiencing the NHS as a patient feels very different from being a member of staff delivering a service.
New research from Parkinson’s UK reveals that 37% of people with the condition have felt the need to lie about having it or to hide their symptoms.
Jane Bates on the fallout from good intentions.
There are more than 1,200 home exercise bikes for sale on Gumtree. That’s more than 1,200 sellers whose dreams of peak fitness lie abandoned in the corner of the spare bedroom or garage. But one of them now has an extra £15 to spend on comfort food.
Almost two in three adults are overweight or obese, which puts the majority of us at a significantly high risk of life threatening illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.
Jane Bates on the patient backlog in her specialty.
