Around half of ICSs to roll out NHS Staff Survey in general practice
Only around half of integrated care systems in England have signed up to roll out the NHS Staff Survey to practices and primary care networks (PCNs) this autumn. NHS England (NHSE) has this year extended the annual workforce survey to those working across general practice to help produce ‘actionable’ data and inform recruitment and retention.... Read moreThe post Around half of ICSs to roll out NHS Staff Survey in general practice appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Having a hobby improves mental wellbeing in older adults
Engagement in a hobby improves several aspects of mental wellbeing, including fewer depressive episodes, a higher level of self-reported health, happiness and life satisfaction, according to the findings of a recent international study led by a team from University College London (UCL). Uptake of a hobby varied considerably between countries, ranging from 96% in Denmark... Read moreThe post Having a hobby improves mental wellbeing in older adults appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Addiction and mental health Older people care older person care wellbeing Source Type: news
Social care investment would boost UK economy – report
The social care system has the potential to deliver a huge return on investment if the government provides urgently needed funding to prevent further fragmentation of the sector, a new report has suggested. According to Carenomics by the Future Social Care Coalition (FSCC), the economic case for further investment in social care is ‘clear and... Read moreThe post Social care investment would boost UK economy – report appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Being unhealthy in your sixties increases risk of nursing home admission
People in their sixties with the unhealthiest lifestyles are more likely to need nursing home care over the next decade, a study suggests. Australian research of more than 127,000 men and women found those aged 60-64 in the least healthy category because of smoking, poor diet, sleep disorders and low physical activity had double the... Read moreThe post Being unhealthy in your sixties increases risk of nursing home admission appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Older people care Source Type: news
RCN signs NHS sexual safety charter
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has become the latest organisation to sign an NHS workplace charter that aims to help eradicate sexual misconduct within the healthcare system. In signing the charter, which was recently launched by NHS England, the RCN commits to ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviours in the... Read moreThe post RCN signs NHS sexual safety charter appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Government ’s new NHS winter fund overlooks primary care
Concerns have been raised that primary care and general practice will not receive a cut of the government’s newly announced £200m funding package to support health services through the winter. Following a meeting between the prime minister and clinical leaders on Wednesday, the government has today outlined new funding which it said will help ‘boost... Read moreThe post Government’s new NHS winter fund overlooks primary care appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
School nursing services in ‘very vulnerable position’
Some local authority areas within the UK are being forced to cut vital school nursing services because of ongoing funding issues, the chief executive of the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) has told. In an exclusive interview with Nursing in Practice, Sharon White said school nursing services across the country were in a... Read moreThe post School nursing services in ‘very vulnerable position’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Smokers more likely to quit using e-cigarettes or medicines
Smokers are more likely to quit using e-cigarettes or smoking cessation medicines, according to a new analysis led by the University of Oxford. In a review of over 300 clinical trials, researchers found that the most effective way to help people stop smoking is through the use of e-cigarettes and medicines such as varenicline and... Read moreThe post Smokers more likely to quit using e-cigarettes or medicines appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Addiction and mental health Clinical Source Type: news
A healthy lifestyle can prevent depression
A healthy lifestyle has more impact on the likelihood of developing depression than genetic makeup, according to a new study by the University of Cambridge and the University of Fudon in China. Lifestyle choices such as getting a good night’s sleep, moderating alcohol intake, a healthy diet and an active lifestyle were found to significantly... Read moreThe post A healthy lifestyle can prevent depression appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Mental health depression Nutrition Source Type: news
Risk of Covid infection doubles with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities
Cardiovascular disease and complex health issues double the risk of infection from Covid-19, according to scientists at University College London (UCL). In a study of over 4,000 adults, individuals with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities had an 87 per cent increased risk of Covid-19 infection compared to their healthy peers. The findings are published in... Read moreThe post Risk of Covid infection doubles with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Cardiology Clinical Covid-19 Cardiovascular disease Source Type: news
NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment
NICE has approved rimegepant as the first treatment for acute migraine, in draft guidance published today. Around 13,000 could benefit from rimegepant (Vydura, Pfizer), said NICE after signing off its use in adults who have tried at least two triptans but they did not work well enough. It can also be used for those in... Read moreThe post NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Latest news Women's health Source Type: news
CNO meets with prime minister over NHS winter preparations
The chief nursing officer (CNO) for England and other NHS leaders will meet with the health and social care secretary and prime minister today to ‘drive forward’ planning to ease pressures on the NHS this winter. The Downing Street meeting is set to see leaders from across the health service come together as part of... Read moreThe post CNO meets with prime minister over NHS winter preparations appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCN working towards ‘robust’ suicide prevention programme for nursing
A newly created suicide prevention steering group at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is working towards developing a ‘robust, evidence-based’ suicide prevention programme for the profession. The move comes amid the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit for health professionals by NHS England and as the government unveiled its new national suicide prevention... Read moreThe post RCN working towards ‘robust’ suicide prevention programme for nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Mental health Source Type: news
Nurses shortlisted for general practice awards
Nurses and their teams are among those shortlisted for Cogora’s annual General Practice Awards, after a record-breaking number of entries. Six nursing teams and one nurse has been announced among the finalists within the nurse/nursing team of the year category. The awards are a joint collaboration between Nursing in Practice and its sister brands Pulse,... Read moreThe post Nurses shortlisted for general practice awards appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
