Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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NHS chief executive Simon Stevens’ vision for nurse-led integrated services in the community must be backed by resources and CPD funding, says Crystal Oldman.
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People with sickle cell disease often experience shorter life expectancy and lower quality of life, but with a better understanding of the condition and improved
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Understand why people behave the way they do and you can ‘nudge’ them in a better direction, says Caroline Shuldham.
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A preoccupation with service delivery can foster dependency. Nurses must speak up about the reasons for inequality and work with local people to create the conditions for wellness.
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School nurses are in a unique position to spot the early signs of abuse in children, but evidence suggests that this aspect of their role is being compromised
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The King’s Fund research looks at why is it difficult to measure the quality of care district nurses provide.
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RCN general secretary Janet Davies warns cuts are undermining previous drive to recruit health visitors.
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Simon Dowe and Jason Warriner look at the statistics regarding sexual health education.
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Independent consultant Bethann Siviter helps a friend with an extreme case of epidermolysis bullosa
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Tips to encourage patients to take an active role in their wellbeing
Tina Fear looks back on her career
Emma Vincent relates the ARNS conference highlights
Revalidation a good experience, even if not straightforward
Helen Kirk offers reassuring answers to some frequently asked questions
It is time for healthcare staff to speak out about the dangers of global warming on people’s health, before it is too late.
Recently a survey asked nurses if they would be willing to tell patients they had made a mistake. Not all nurses were willing, citing concerns that patients would lose trust, and others expressed concerns that they would be punished.
