Community midwives forced to cover acute sector say senior midwives

A shortage of full time staff is forcing community midwives to cover shifts in the acute sector senior midwives have said.

Hearing loss needs better assessment to avoid further complications

A hearing loss charity calls for urgent action to improve access to hearing technologies for older adults.

CNO Summit will bring together nursing leaders

This year's Chief Nursing Officer Summit will have the theme of 'Leading change and creating value'.

Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome

Up to 20% of the population suffers from this unpleasant condition, writes Suneeta Kochhar

Consultation on antimicrobial stewardship

NICE is holding a consultation on its draft guidance to change public behaviour to combat antimicrobial resistance.

A day in the life of...

Kerryn Reynolds, director of nursing at International SOS, helps provide emergency care globally

E-learning: Maternal mental health

Two e-learning modules to support maternal mental health have been released by NHS Scotland.

FGM data collection guidance

The Department of Health has produced guidelines for healthcare professionals on reporting and recording cases of FGM.

RCN liver disease framework

The RCN has created a framework to support nurses in improving the care of patients with liver disease.

Putting the patient at the heart of their care

A review of 'Developing person-centred practice' by Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor

Spotting breast cancer in men

Although breast cancer in men is rare, awareness of symptoms is essential, says Ian Peate

Healthier workplaces improve patient care, says RCN

Nurses should recognise the impact of their working environments on their own health and take steps to improve the conditions there, says the RCN

Wasted medicine 'costs the NHS £800 million'

Public attitudes to taking prescription medicine must be changed, according to a report which found that one in five adults misses a round of daily medication, costing the NHS as much as £800 million...

NMC approves model of revalidation

The Nursing and MIdwifery Council has approved the new model of revalidation in today's Council meeting.

Professional lead for primary care at the RCN steps down

Marina Lupari, the professional lead for primary and community care has announced that she is to leave her position at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

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