Feasibility of a reconfigured domestic violence and abuse training and support intervention responding to affected women, men, children and young people through primary care - Szilassy E, Coope C, Emsley E, Williamson E, Barbosa EC, Johnson M, Dowrick A, Feder G.
BACKGROUND: Identification in UK general practice of women affected by domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is increasing, but men and children/young people (CYP) are rarely identified and referred for specialist support. To address this gap, we collaborated ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Dental Care Alliance Welcomes the Kids Dentist of Mequon, WI
Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is pleased to welcome The Kids Dentist, a single-location general practice in Mequon, Wisconsin. This practice serves the Mequon, North Shore, Ozaukee County, and Milwaukee areas and provides the highest level of pediatric dental care with friendly and energetic... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CHI Source Type: news
GPN Manifesto 2024: Take action on workforce
We launch the second of 10 points of priorities for general practice nursing for this year, forming a manifesto for the profession. Look out for each of the points as they are published over the coming weeks. We hear from many general practice nurses (GPNs) who aren’t happy with the direction of travel at their... Read moreThe post GPN Manifesto 2024: Take action on workforce appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Analysis GPN manifesto 2024 nursing workforce Source Type: news
Podcast: GP funding cuts, problems at the primary care interface, measles concern
The GPonline team discusses some of the key news stories affecting general practice in our Talking General Practice podcast. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 25, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
GP workforce records first calendar-year rise since at least 2016
General practice in England ended 2023 with more GPs than it had the previous year - the first year-end rise recorded in at least seven years, official data show. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 25, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Workforce Source Type: news
NHSE funding nursing associates on GPN fundamentals courses
Nursing associates are being offered places on a university programme typically designed for registered nurses who are new to general practice – adding weight to ongoing concerns over role substitution. It has come to light that NHS England (NHSE) is funding nursing associates to carry out a Level 6 Foundation course for newly registered nurses... Read moreThe post NHSE funding nursing associates on GPN fundamentals courses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
GPN Manifesto for 2024: Improve employment terms
We launch the first of 10 points of priorities for general practice nursing for this year, forming a manifesto for the profession. Look out for each of the points as they are published over the coming weeks. We hear from many general practice nurses (GPNs) who aren’t happy with the direction of travel at their... Read moreThe post GPN Manifesto for 2024: Improve employment terms appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Analysis GPN manifesto 2024 Source Type: news
A new year brings new priorities and hopes for general practice nursing
Megan Ford marks the launch of our manifesto for GPNs for 2024 and encourages more nurses to join the conversation on what the profession wants to see for the year ahead With a new year comes new visions, priorities and hopes for general practice nursing. That is why Nursing in Practice will today begin publishing... Read moreThe post A new year brings new priorities and hopes for general practice nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Editorial Latest news Views Source Type: news
Kate Garraway's husband's death prompts doctor's warning on 'concerning' Long Covid
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Natalia Bogatcheva, GP at The London General Practice, said the highest percentage of Long Covid currently stands in between the ages 35 to 50 years. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Job titles matter to nurses and patients
Today’s general practice team includes a wide range of job titles, including those of registered nurses. But do patients understand who is who, and the differences between the various roles? Registered nurse Reena Patel says that we must be clearer with patients about job titles, and take more time to explain who is caring for... Read moreThe post Job titles matter to nurses and patients appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Views nursing titles protect nurse title Source Type: news
Podcast: How can we tackle racism in medicine - with Dr Chaand Nagpaul
Talking General Practice speaks to former BMA chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul about the extent of the problem of racism in the medical profession and what we can do to address this. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
BMA warning over plan for GP practices to become 'lead employer' for trainee pharmacists
Plans for PCNs and GP practices to become 'lead employers' for trainee pharmacists risk wasting money and deepening workforce problems in general practice and community pharmacy, the BMA has warned. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
GPNs react to potential change to NHS nurses ’ pay scale
Questions have been raised over what a potential new pay structure for nurses working in the NHS would mean for those in primary care and has sparked fresh calls for ‘fair pay’ for general practice nurses (GPNs). The government is seeking views on the ‘risks and benefits’ of a separate pay spine for NHS nurses... Read moreThe post GPNs react to potential change to NHS nurses’ pay scale appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Concern over GPN employment amid pay constraints in Wales
Many GP practices in Wales are concerned about their ability to employ nurses because they are ‘unable to offer competitive wages’, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned. General practice nurses (GPNs) have also told Nursing in Practice they are feeling disappointed and ‘disgruntled’ about the ongoing lack of a pay rise for 2023-24. Dr... Read moreThe post Concern over GPN employment amid pay constraints in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 16, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
QNI offers financial support to practice nurses hit by floods
General practice nurses (GPNs) hit by recent extreme whether are being offered financial support by the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). With a spate of storms causing widespread disruption across England and Wales, the QNI is offering up to £500 to any registered nurse working in the community who has been severely affected by the flooding.... Read moreThe post QNI offers financial support to practice nurses hit by floods appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
