Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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Investing in the future of young peoples' public health has never been more important for ethical and economical reasons, writes Helen Donovan.
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Making antibiotic sensitivity – through the nursing management of respiratory tract infections – a global priority in primary care.
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Having an assistance dog can cut the cost of care considerably, but there can also be benefits to mental well-being too.
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As community advanced practice nurses can cost less than GP services, Bethann Siviter asks the important questions; where are they, and why is there not more available?
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The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) will celebrate its 130th anniversary on 20 June.
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Bethann Siviter on how pain needs to be regularly assessed for GPs to appreciate the impact on patients
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Shadowing a Queen's Nurse at work reminded QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman of the outstanding and seamless care delivered by district nurses every day.
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It’s essential that district nurses are inspirational managers, who lead their teams in an effective and confident manner.
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Research nurse Sarah J Taylor, with UK eating disorder charity Beat and the Burdett Trust, has produced a free training package to help nurse support young people with an eating
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Having the courage to put your head above the parapet can be hard – but ultimately rewarding.
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For too long the absence of a universally understood definition of primary care has limited the clarity of the debate on these essential services
Nurses can play vital roles in tackling high blood pressure, a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and stroke, says Public Health England chief nurse Viv Bennett.
As the QNI celebrates its 130th anniversary, chief executive Crystal Oldman explains how the organisation is supporting community nurses and helping combat social isolation among retired Queen’s Nurses.
Some workplaces maintain low sickness rates, while others soar. Bethann Siviter wonders what lies behind the figures.
Latest figures showing a further drop in screening coverage in England make increased diagnoses and mortality a real threat, says helpline coordinator of a cervical cancer charity Gill Burgess.
Ensuring asthma reliever inhalers remain blue will help to avoid confusion in an emergency, says the head of Asthma UK’s helpline.
Learning from colleagues around the world enables us to share innovative ideas and research to support best practice, says QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman.
