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One in 12 NHS staff have faced harassment from the public

A new NHS England staff survey found that more than 58,000 NHS staff faced harassment from patients and other members of the public, increasing from 7.20% in 2019 to 8.48% in 2023

Public show strong support for nursing student loan forgiveness scheme

New polling from the RCN shows 76% of the public would support student loans being written off for nurses who work in the NHS or other public services.

New immunotherapy for women with advanced endometrial cancer

The NHS will roll out a new immunotherapy that could offer women with advanced endometrial cancer significant extra time before their disease progresses, compared with standard chemotherapy alone.

Last chance to register for PCN Live!

This is your last chance to register for FREE for Primary Care Nursing Live, returning to etc.venues 155 Bishopsgate on Friday, March 8th!

Martha’s Rule: giving patients a voice at last

There are three proposed components to Martha’s Rule. The Rule mandates that all staff in NHS trusts have 24/7 access to a rapid review from a critical care outreach team, which they can contact if...

Educating and training nurses key to timely diagnosis of endometriosis

Endometriosis UK has called for increased education and training on endometriosis and menstrual health for nurses, to reduce diagnosis time for the condition

Calls for Government to fix ‘patchy’ end-of-life care for the UK’s ageing population

A report from MPs on Assisted Dying has led to calls for government intervention to improve palliative and end of life care

Asthma reviews: A guide for nurses working in primary care

Heather Henry explains what nurses need to cover when conducting an asthma review

Pertussis: management and diagnosis in primary care

Emma Rickards looks at this often distressing respiratory condition which has been on the rise this winter

Empowering nurses to feel valued

Professional nurse advocates talk to Kathy Oxtoby about their role and the benefits it can bring to nurses

New sponge on the string test to detect cancer could reduce waiting times for endoscopies

An NHS trial of the cytosponge, or sponge on the string test to detect cancer could reduce long waiting lists for endoscopies

Government must enhance nursing salaries to combat NHS staffing crisis

A new RCN survey of thousands of frontline nursing staff has revealed almost half of those working in the NHS are actively planning or considering leaving their job

First ever NHS drug to treat alopecia could be a ‘monumental day’ for severe hair loss sufferers

Ritlecitinib, a medication to treat people with severe hair loss has been recommended for NHS use for the first time

NHS hospitals to adopt ‘Martha’s rule’ for granting urgent second opinion

Martha’s rule will allow patients and their loved ones to get a review of their condition and treatment directly from doctors and nurses not involved in the medical team treating them

Treat all your prostate patients like the King

One in three men over the age of 50 will experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate, but what is a prostate and what should you know about it?

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