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Scottish community nurses note staffing levels drop
NHS Scotland needs to “rapidly” increase its investment in community nursing if it is to meet growing demand.
Allergy online resource launched to plug "serious" training gap
A free online tool has been launched to combat a “serious lack of knowledge of allergy in the primary care sector”.
Practice staff must continue to listen to patients
General practice staff must keep the patient voice alive if the founding principles of the NHS are to survive under the reformed health service, a GP leader has warned.
Thu 10 May
Thu 10 May
Drawing test can predict stroke deaths
A “simple” drawing test can predict the long-term risk of dying among older males after their first stroke.
Thu 10 May
Thu 10 May
NMC consults on FTP voluntary sanction option
Nurses and midwives who admit fault may be able to voluntarily accept a sanction to escape a full fitness to practise (FTP) hearing.
Wed 9 May
Wed 9 May
‘Respect’ campaign gets off to a flying start
Hundreds of nurses voiced their support for the launch of the Nursing in Practice ‘Respect’ campaign during the NiP event in Newcastle last week (3 May).
Wed 9 May
Wed 9 May
Embracing social networks and enabling change
Marilyn Eveleigh on the benefits of staying connected through Facebook and Twitter.
Tue 8 May
Tue 8 May
Rising age of PNs causing ‘supply challenge’
Research highlights a “growing reliance on practice nurses” - many of whom are approaching retirement.
Tue 8 May
Tue 8 May
DH launches lung cancer awareness drive
A persistent cough lasting longer than three weeks could be a sign of lung cancer, it is warned.
Fri 4 May
Fri 4 May
‘Cleanyourhands’ campaign brings down HCAI rates
Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) reduced in hospitals across England and Wales.
Fri 4 May
Fri 4 May
RCM ‘reluctantly’ accepts NHS pension offer
An overwhelming percentage of college members have voted to accept the government's offer.
Thu 3 May
Thu 3 May
PM Leads Support For Nursing in Practice Respect Campaign
David Cameron leads wave of support.
Thu 3 May
Thu 3 May
Nursing in Practice 'Respect' Campaign
Join the Nursing in Practice e-petition as we bid to get a national day of recognition for primary care nurses.
Wed 2 May
Wed 2 May
GPs being urged to check nurse registrations
Leading GP organisations team up with regulator the NMC to remind GPs of their responsibilities.
Tue 1 May
Tue 1 May
Women reluctant to confront ‘unfeminine’ snoring problems
Almost 400,000 women in the UK suffer from an undiagnosed sleep condition because they are “too embarrassed” to visit their GP.
Tue 1 May
Tue 1 May
Unison says no mandate for strikes over pension reform
A low turnout to trade union Unison’s pension ballot has given no mandate for industrial action.
Mon 30 April
Mon 30 April
Women do not use sun tan lotion when abroad
A cancer charity is concerned by the number of women prepared to face the sun without protection.
Mon 30 April
Mon 30 April
Gay and bisexual men neglected by healthcare services
Research by charity Stonewall shows gay and bisexual men are often overlooked by health services.
Fri 27 April
Fri 27 April
Early puberty in girls raises risk of teen pregnancy
Girls who start puberty “very early” are more likely to be at risk of psychological problems and early pregnancy.
Thu 26 April
Thu 26 April
Majority of IBD patients have reduced sport activity
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is linked to reduced sport participation.
Thu 26 April
Thu 26 April
Dermal filler discontinued for breast surgery
Patients who have had Macrolane injected into their breast are being urged to visit their GP.
Wed 25 April
Wed 25 April
Cancer specialists 'struggle' to prescribe new drugs
Three-quarters of cancer specialists are “struggling” to overcome NHS bureaucracy barriers to prescribe new “cutting edge” drugs
Mon 23 April
Mon 23 April
Unison attacks government’s NHS regional pay plan
Unison hits out at Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s backing of regional pay in the NHS.

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