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Try to see my eating disorder from my point of view

Blogger Adam Langley discusses his eating disorder, and argues that a united front could be the best way to support those with the condition

Government confirms removal of student nurse bursary

Nursing students will have to apply for student loans rather than have the NHS bursary from 2017, despite opposition from nurses, the Department of Health has confirmed

5700 cases of FGM recorded in the last year in England

There were 5700 cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) recorded in the first annual FGM statistics collected by the HSCIC

Daily vitamin D supplements should be taken in winter

People should consider taking daily vitamin D supplements during the winter, new guidance released by Public Health England (PHE) said

What can we learn from Mary Seacole?

Joan Myers OBE states why the unveiling of the pioneering black nurse's statue is now more important than ever

Further delay to the childhood obesity strategy

The Department of Health has once again delayed the release of the childhood obesity strategy to the autumn

Guide to Probiotics

Probiotics can be recommended to patients with gastrointestinal issues

Treating vaginal discharge

This symptom commonly presents in primary care. Here's how to identify the cause, writes Suneeta Kochhar

Spotlight on prostate cancer

Primary care nurses are usually the first healthcare professional to see symptoms of prostate cancer

Guide to avoiding complications after Caesarean section

This guide helps women heal quickly and safely

Guide to nocturnal enuresis

Nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary voiding during sleep in the absence of any physical disease in a child aged five years or older

Dealing with abnormal test results in diabetes

Anomalies are common in diabetes testing. David Morris and Sarah Morris present two typical case studies

Compression bandaging for the lower limb

This guide to compression bandaging of the lower limb for chronic oedema and lymphoedema explains how to manage these conditions

A plea for evidence based policy

Many of the biggest changes to nursing recently have been implemented without proper consultations and evidence writes Crystal Oldman

Mind the nursing workforce gap

Research has revealed the scale of challenges facing the NHS nursing workforce, writes Rachel Marangozov

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