Florence Nightingale Foundation president steps down
Baroness Mary Watkins of Tavistock will step down as president of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) at the organisation’s annual general meeting (AGM) today. After seven years as president of the nursing and midwifery charity, Baroness Watkins, a crossbench peer in the House of Lords, will be ending her tenure due to other commitments. Commenting... Read moreThe post Florence Nightingale Foundation president steps down 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
Nurses asked to contribute to NHS staff training review
Nurses and other health professionals in England and Wales have been asked to contribute to a review of statutory and mandatory training subjects for NHS staff. The Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), introduced by Skills for Health in 2013, is currently up for review and open to public consultation. The CSTF aims to help ensure... Read moreThe post Nurses asked to contribute to NHS staff training review appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Government to help ‘improve’ suicide prevention in primary care
The government has pledged to work with NHS England and professional bodies to ‘improve’ suicide prevention signposting and support to those in contact with primary care services, as part of a new national strategy. Published today, the new National Suicide Prevention Strategy aims to reduce the suicide rate in England over the next five years,... Read moreThe post Government to help ‘improve’ suicide prevention in primary care appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Mental health Source Type: news
Nurses at ‘particular risk’ of suicide, warns new prevention toolkit
Nurses are at ‘particular risk’ of suicide because of a ‘unique combination’ of workplace pressures, patient demands and worries about seeking mental health support, a new suicide prevention toolkit has warned. The toolkit, published by NHS England and spearheaded by the chief nursing officer (CNO) and the chief workforce officer in England, has been launched... Read moreThe post Nurses at ‘particular risk’ of suicide, warns new prevention toolkit appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Mental health Source Type: news
Vaccination hubs and GP practices ‘rallying’ for staff after start date change
A last-minute change to the Covid-19 and flu vaccination programme timetable will put ‘a further strain on resources’ and result in increased ‘pressure’ across general practices, Nursing in Practice has been told. Vaccination hubs and practices have been left to ‘rally’ around to secure staff to deliver the programmes which begin today for some eligible... Read moreThe post Vaccination hubs and GP practices ‘rallying’ for staff after start date change appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news
Government must ‘unlock essential funds’ to support social care
A leading representative for adult social care providers is calling on the government to ‘immediately unlock essential funds’ for all local authorities to ensure the sector’s services are uninterrupted. The call from Care England comes after Birmingham City Council ‘declared itself effectively bankrupt’ on Tuesday. Care England has described Birmingham City Council’s Section 114 notice... Read moreThe post Government must ‘unlock essential funds’ to support social care appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
CNO warns of ‘high risk’ of heatstroke amid hot weather
England’s chief nursing officer (CNO) has warned of the ‘high risk’ of heat exhaustion or heatstroke during the current heatwave across the country and has urged people to check in on loved ones and neighbours. With temperatures up to 33⁰C expected to continue over the weekend, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which provides alerts... Read moreThe post CNO warns of ‘high risk’ of heatstroke amid hot weather appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Cardiology Clinical Latest news Source Type: news
Warm home prescription supported vulnerable to adequately heat homes
An initiative to help people with cold-sensitive health conditions stay warm and well at home last winter was welcomed by 93% of health professionals involved recommending the service. Warm Home Prescription (WHP) worked to find vulnerable people with health conditions made worse by the cold to give them support to keep their home at a healthy,... Read moreThe post Warm home prescription supported vulnerable to adequately heat homes appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Older people care cost of living Source Type: news
Scottish Government considers banning single-use vapes
Single-use vapes could be banned in Scotland as part of plans to protect public health and the environment. The Scottish Government published its official plans for 2023/24 in its Programme for Government on Tuesday, which includes a commitment to take action to reduce vaping among non-smokers and young people, and to tackle the environmental impact of... Read moreThe post Scottish Government considers banning single-use vapes appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Respiratory Source Type: news
Venous thromboembolism warning over contraceptive pills with NSAIDs
Women taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while on contraceptive pills are more likely to suffer potentially fatal venous thromboembolic events (VTE), according to new research. Concerns have been raised that using common painkillers – including ibuprofen – alongside hormonal contraception, can lead to an increased risk of VTE, according to the Danish study published by the BMJ. Those taking... Read moreThe post Venous thromboembolism warning over contraceptive pills with NSAIDs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Women's health Source Type: news
Nurses asked to promote school attendance for children with colds or anxiety
Nurses and other health professionals should advise families that pupils should not stay off school with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms or anxiety, according to both the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the chief medical officer (CMO). Earlier this week, the RCN co-signed a letter to healthcare professionals along with CMO Professor Chris Whitty... Read moreThe post Nurses asked to promote school attendance for children with colds or anxiety appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Air pollution may worsen Covid-19 symptoms
Long-term exposure to air pollution could be a factor in the worsening symptoms of Covid-19, according to a government-commissioned report. Findings from the Committee On The Medical Effects of Air Pollutants said there was not enough evidence available to suggest that pollution increases the risk of infection from the virus. However, it can increase the... Read moreThe post Air pollution may worsen Covid-19 symptoms appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Covid-19 Latest news Respiratory Source Type: news
Government launches women ’ s health survey to help shape policy
Women across England are being encouraged to help shape future reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences as part of a new ‘landmark’ survey launched by the government today. The national online survey aims to gather ‘vital data’ on women’s menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy planning and menopause, which will help shape future policy on women’s health,... Read moreThe post Government launches women’s health survey to help shape policy appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Women's health Source Type: news
NMC ‘still taking too long’ to conclude FtP cases, warns super-regulator
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has once again failed to meet a standard set by the super-regulator around its timeliness of dealing with fitness to practise (FtP) cases. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) recognised some positive changes the NMC has made to address its FtP challenges, but it said the nursing regulator was ‘still... Read moreThe post NMC ‘still taking too long’ to conclude FtP cases, warns super-regulator appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
ICBs to check GP practices for crumbling concrete
NHS England is seeking assurance over the state of the primary care estate in the wake of the ongoing crisis involving crumbling concrete. Steps are being taken to ensure reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) has not been uncovered in primary practices after it emerged that unsafe concrete had forced the full or partial closure of... Read moreThe post ICBs to check GP practices for crumbling concrete appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
