GPNs urged to ‘make their voices heard’ in new retention study
A new research study is set to explore issues around retention in general practice nursing across England and Wales. Funded by the General Nursing Council for England and Wales Trust, researchers at the University of York will be looking to interview general practice nurses (GPNs), nursing associates and advanced nurse practitioners about their experiences of... Read moreThe post GPNs urged to ‘make their voices heard’ in new retention study appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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PM ’s plans ‘risk being derailed’ by nurse shortages, warns RCN
The Prime Minister’s plans for the NHS are ‘at risk of being derailed’ by the shortage of nurses, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. At the Conservative Party Conference yesterday (October 4), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised ‘to set the NHS up for the next 75 years’, highlighting the first ever long-term workforce... Read moreThe post PM’s plans ‘risk being derailed’ by nurse shortages, warns RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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NMC looking for ‘sweet spot’ on advanced practice regulation
The nursing regulator wants to ensure any potential future regulation of advanced practice avoids confusing the public or disengaging members of the profession, a conference has heard. Speaking at the Queen’s Nursing Institute’s annual conference this week, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) executive director of professional practice Sam Foster, provided an update on the regulator’s... Read moreThe post NMC looking for ‘sweet spot’ on advanced practice regulation appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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Health professionals should ask patients about gambling habits, proposes NICE
Health professionals should ask people about gambling when attending a GP appointment relating to a mental health problem, according to new draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The question should be posed in the way people are asked about their smoking and alcohol consumption in similar circumstances, NICE said.... Read moreThe post Health professionals should ask patients about gambling habits, proposes NICE appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Addiction and mental health Clinical Latest news Source Type: news
Police investigate corporate manslaughter at Countess of Chester Hospital
Countess of Chester Hospital is the subject of an investigation into corporate manslaughter following the murder conviction of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, Cheshire Constabulary has announced. Detective superintendent Simon Blackwell said the investigation is focused on the indictment period of the charges for Letby, from June 2015 to June 2016, and will consider areas... Read moreThe post Police investigate corporate manslaughter at Countess of Chester Hospital appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Health secretary ‘ courting controversy ’ at expense of care, says RCN
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has accused health secretary Steve Barclay of playing politics and ignoring serious staffing issues in his speech at the Conservative Party Conference. During his address this week in Manchester, Mr Barclay announced plans to change the NHS constitution, following a consultation later this year, ‘to make sure we respect... Read moreThe post Health secretary ‘courting controversy’ at expense of care, says RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
ARRS ‘has not decreased’ GPN workload, survey suggests
More than three-quarters of general practice nurses (GPNs) in England were not consulted on the introduction of roles under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), early research findings have shown. Meanwhile, more than half of GPNs have said they have not been able to give more holistic care since ARRS roles were implemented and a... Read moreThe post ARRS ‘has not decreased’ GPN workload, survey suggests appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN Foundation launches grant for nurse-led anti-racism projects
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation is inviting applications for nurse-led projects aiming to oppose racism and promote racial equality. The Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award is open to registered nurses and midwives across the UK, providing they are RCN members, with grants of £2,500 awarded annually through a competitive process. Funded projects... Read moreThe post RCN Foundation launches grant for nurse-led anti-racism projects appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Consultation explores increasing GPN training placements in Wales
A consultation in Wales is seeking views on a primary care workforce plan for the country and pledges to increase the number of pre-registration training placements for nurses. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and the Strategic Programme for Primary Care (SPPC) are consulting on ‘key actions’ that will be used to inform a new... Read moreThe post Consultation explores increasing GPN training placements in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
GPNs must be ‘really clear’ about pay uplift entitlement, says deputy CNO
There is a need to ensure general practice nurses (GPNs) are ‘really clear’ about the pay uplift they are ‘entitled to’, a deputy chief nursing officer for England has said. Earlier today, the government confirmed an increase to the global sum for GP practices in England, in order to fund a 6% pay uplift for... Read moreThe post GPNs must be ‘really clear’ about pay uplift entitlement, says deputy CNO appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Commit to increase nursing student numbers, politicians urged
Political parties’ future manifestos should commit to addressing a decline in the uptake of nursing courses, the Council of Deans of Health has urged. The body – which represents 105 UK learning faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery and allied health professions – has called on political parties and candidates standing in... Read moreThe post Commit to increase nursing student numbers, politicians urged appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Women are more adversely affected by flu vaccination than men
A new study has shown that women are more likely to suffer an adverse reaction to the seasonal flu vaccination than men. Scientists from the University of Montreal found that women had an elevated risk of injection site reactions and systematic reactions after vaccination compared to men, regardless of age or vaccination type. The risk... Read moreThe post Women are more adversely affected by flu vaccination than men appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Vaccinations Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news
Standardised uniform for GPNs to be explored ‘over the next few months’
A ‘standardised’ uniform for general practice nurses (GPNs) working in England is to be considered in the coming months, Nursing in Practice has been told. The news comes after the NHS Supply Chain unveiled a new uniform colourway for staff working at NHS trusts in England earlier this week, which saw most nursing roles adopting... Read moreThe post Standardised uniform for GPNs to be explored ‘over the next few months’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Long Covid ‘ one of the most serious ’ impacts of pandemic on nurses
Long Covid has been described as one of the ‘most serious’ negative impacts of the pandemic on nurses, during a latest round of submissions to the Covid-19 public inquiry. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), represented by Fennella Morris KC in this week’s preliminary inquiry meeting, highlighted how a ‘significant body of nurses have been... Read moreThe post Long Covid ‘one of the most serious’ impacts of pandemic on nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Covid-19 Latest news Source Type: news
UKHSA ‘seriously concerned’ over further decline in childhood vaccines uptake
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said it is seriously concerned about an ongoing downward trend in uptake of childhood vaccines. Annual figures from 2022/23 show falling uptake of between 0.1 and 1.2 percentage points across 12 of 14 measures. And no vaccines met the World Health Organization (WHO) 95% uptake target, the figures for... Read moreThe post UKHSA ‘seriously concerned’ over further decline in childhood vaccines uptake appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news
