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England launches Baby Box initiative

England is following in the footsteps of Finland by trialling a baby box in attempts to reduce infant mortalty and increase education among expectant mothers

Public backs retainment of student nurse bursary

The public believes the government should continue to pay for the training of student nurses and midwives, a new survey by Unison revealed

Mary Seacole statue finally unveiled

A statue of war nurse Mary Seacole was unveiled in the garden of St Thomas' Hospital, London on 30 June. This is the first statue in the UK dedicated to a named black woman

Student nurse funding upheaval could exacerbate district nurse shortage

The RCN believes that changing student nursing funding could drastically reduce district nursing numbers

South Worcestershire CCG trials palliative care technology

NHS South Worcestershire CCG is leading a trial on using new palliative care technology

Factors affecting childhood obesity

The factors affecting the rise in child obesity are discussed by Louise Cremonesini and Jude A Oben

Nursing leaders extend support to all EU NHS workers

A number of nursing leaders and organisations have expressed the value of EU staff in the NHS

RCN launches first ANP credentialing system in the UK

Advanced nurse practitioners can now register their credentials with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

Diane Abbott appointed shadow health secretary

Diane Abbott, the MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington has been named shadow health secretary, after Heidi Alexander resigned from the Labour frontbench

NMC launches payment by instalments

The Nursing and MIdwifery Council (NMC) has introduced a new payment by instalment option to pay the annual registration fee

Addressing pressure ulcer issues

Shear and pressure damage remain a significant issue for the NHS, explains Edwin Chamanga

Provisional figures show child flu vaccine is 'effective'

Provisional figures from PHE show that the childhood flu vaccine has been effective in the UK protecting both children and communities

Enhanced nursing - promoting self management and home care

Abigail Matsika outlines how a team in North London set out to deliver integrated care

Tackling insect anaphylaxis

The management of allergic reactions to insect bites and stings is explained by Jean Watkins

Scrapping DH nursing unit 'shows nursing does not matter to government'

Nurses voted unanimously for the RCN to work with the Department of Health to retain its nursing voice in light of the scrapping of its official unit

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