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Plans for nursing associate role gather pace
Health Education England publishes consultation results about controversial new role
26 May 2016
Nurses have 'critical' role on CCG governing bodies ...
New report reveals 'critical' impact of commissioning nurses
26 May 2016
More awareness needed in factors contributing to teen suicide, study finds
The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by people with mental illness...
26 May 2016
Discharge delays for older people costing NHS in England £820 million a year
National Audit Office report reveals cost of delayed discharge to NHS, while RCN and British...
26 May 2016
Brighton nurses describe 'shocking' suffering in Greek refugee camp...
Royal Sussex County Hospital nurses volunteered at Idomeni camp in Greece
25 May 2016
Practice nurses will advise Olympics spectators preparing to go to Rio
See your practice nurse ahead of your Rio trip, Olympics fans urged
25 May 2016
More patients with serious mental illness to receive physical health checks
Action taken to address lower life expectancy of NHS patients in England with serious mental...
25 May 2016
Nurses 'can learn emotional intelligence'...
Nursing students with low emotional intelligence more likely to drop out, a Scottish study...
25 May 2016
Nurses urged to prepare patients for heatwave risks
Show patients how to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather, says Public Health England
25 May 2016
Colchester's first chemotherapy nurse retires after 40 years...
Chris Campbell set up chemotherapy outpatient service that now treats 50 people a day at...
24 May 2016
Southampton neonatal nurses praised for family-friendly care
Princess Anne Hospital staff promote parental involvement with neonatal care
23 May 2016
NHS chief supports staying in the EU
Worry that Brexit could prompt European staff to leave NHS
23 May 2016
Rising star wins award for compassionate care
Respiratory nurse is recognised for care of patients with lung disease
23 May 2016
Care homes chosen for nurse-led teaching project
Five nursing homes will train staff and students and help encourage nurses to work in the...
20 May 2016
Long-awaited safe staffing survey gets government backing
Survey will focus on costs and consequences of implementing safe staffing policies
20 May 2016
Cartoon campaign teaches children about Zika virus
Popular cartoon characters help educate young people about how to prevent mosquito bites and...
20 May 2016
£250m strategy aims to get the nation moving
It will emphasise that small increases in activity can improve physical and mental health
20 May 2016
Contraception centre to close, but senior nurse roles remain
Trust commits to maintain provision and relocate services after campaign to save Margaret...
19 May 2016