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New resource to reduce risk of dementia

Middle aged patients should make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of dementia, according to a document released by PHE

Nursing to remain on shortage occupation list

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that nursing continue to be placed on the Shortage Occupation List

Treating Depression 2016

Treating Depression 2016 is a CPD certified conference taking place on the 24 March 2016 in London

UK makes top 10 in global nursing education rankings

The first ever global rankings for nursing education have been released with American universities topping the table

Scotland trek to raise money for nurses

A man is walking 30 miles across Scotland in honour of his late nursing grandparents and to raise money for the Cavell Nurses' Trust

Wound assessment and treatment in primary care

Treating wounds in the community requires a new holistic approach, writes Edwin Chamanga

What will nurse associates bring?

QNI chief exectuive Crystal Oldman questions the need for another nursing role and the challenges that could come from introducing one

Taking the morale high ground

Shadow Health Secretary Heidi Alexander tells Mike Shallcross that the NHS is in a 'critical state' and that a primary care evolution, with nurses at the forefront could be a solution

Curbs in the community

Learning disability nursing has experienced severe cuts despite rising demand, writes Seeta Bhardwa

Hearing screening programme could prevent elderly deaths

Older people who do not have their hearing checked are more likely to experience health complications according to a new report by hearing loss charities.

First stage of diabetes prevention programme announced

Up to 20,000 at risk of developing type 2 diabetes will take part in the first national diabetes prevention programme this year, NHS England has announced

Managing venous leg ulcers

Venous leg ulcers are a common challenge for nurses, writes Marie Todd

Revalidation is not a reason to retire

A group of Unite’s professional officers for healthcare volunteered to make sure that revalidation would be suitable for community nurses

Demystifying revalidation

The NMC provides reports from two pilot schemes which may alleviate some fears around the new process

Managing pin sites in primary care

As the use of external fixation increases, guidance for care is offered by Maria Vincent and Katy Emberton

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