Plans for nursing associate role in Wales confirmed
The health minister for Wales has confirmed plans to introduce a nursing associate role to the NHS. Eluned Morgan described the move, which is subject to necessary UK legislation, as a ‘momentous decision for nursing’. Plans for a regulated band 4 nursing role in Wales were first mooted earlier this month. At the time it... Read moreThe post Plans for nursing associate role in Wales confirmed appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Urgent’ measles action required as UKHSA declares ‘national incident’
Measles outbreaks have now been declared a national incident as top health officials warn that the virus will spread ‘rapidly’ to other areas without ‘urgent action’. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged action to increase MMR vaccination rates in areas ‘at greatest risk’ following an ongoing outbreak in the West Midlands. Latest data... Read moreThe post ‘Urgent’ measles action required as UKHSA declares ‘national incident’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations and infections 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
E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risk to pregnancy
E-cigarettes and nicotine patches are likely to be safe when used in pregnancy to help expectant mothers quit smoking, a new analysis of data has suggested. The research undertaken by Queen Mary University of London found that the regular use of nicotine replacement products during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy events or poor... Read moreThe post E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risk to pregnancy appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Addiction and mental health Women's health Smoking cessation Source Type: news
Mycoplasma genitalium – an emerging global health threat
Nurse specialist in sexual health Sara Strodtbeck explains what nurses in primary care need to know about a sexually transmitted infection that experts have warned requires careful management in the community to prevent it becoming resistant to treatment What is Mycoplasma genitalium M. genitalium is an emerging sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is the most... Read moreThe post Mycoplasma genitalium – an emerging global health threat appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Sexual health sexually transmitted disease Source Type: news
Government unveils ‘ top priorities ’ for women ’ s health in 2024
Improving maternity care and supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse are among the top priorities for women’s health in 2024, the government has said. Speaking at the Women’s Health Summit yesterday (17 January), health secretary Victoria Atkins said key priorities for 2024 also included ‘fairer, comprehensive care’ for menstrual problems, menopause and conditions such... Read moreThe post Government unveils ‘top priorities’ for women’s health in 2024 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Women's health Source Type: news
Health visitors report poverty rise amid calls for closer GP ties
Poverty is currently the cause of ‘greatest concern’ for health visitors, research has revealed, with some reporting the situation is now so widespread it has become ‘the norm’. Capacity problems among the workforce have also been highlighted, with closer GP alignment put forward as one of the potential solutions. According to a survey by the... Read moreThe post Health visitors report poverty rise amid calls for closer GP ties appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest 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
International Nurses Day to highlight economic value of nursing
The ‘economic power of care’ will be the theme for this year’s International Nurses Day (IND) on 12 May. The International Council of Nurses (ICN), which chooses the theme for IND each year, said the aim was to ‘reshape perceptions and demonstrate how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and societal benefits’. A... Read moreThe post International Nurses Day to highlight economic value of nursing 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
Covid ‘ undervaccination ’ led to thousands of deaths in UK
People not having all their recommended doses of the Covid vaccine led to thousands of unnecessary deaths and severe outcomes, researchers have found. Over 7,000 hospitalisations and deaths might have been avoided in summer 2022 if there had been ‘full’ Covid-19 vaccination coverage across the UK, according to a new study. Using health record data... Read moreThe post Covid ‘undervaccination’ led to thousands of deaths in UK appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations and infections 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
Recruitment issues and rising costs force Worcester practice closure
A GP practice in Worcester has announced it is closing due to ongoing recruitment challenges and rising operational costs. Farrier House Surgery has written to patients advising them to register with another GP as the practice will cease to operate from Friday 1 March 2024. Farrier House said it had ‘worked closely with NHS partners... Read moreThe post Recruitment issues and rising costs force Worcester practice closure 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
Health secretary given power to intervene in local NHS decisions
The health secretary will soon have a new power to intervene in local NHS decision-making on how health services are set up. At the end of the month, the government will implement regulations which allow individuals who are concerned about integrated care board (ICB) or NHS England actions to request ministerial involvement. This will apply... Read moreThe post Health secretary given power to intervene in local NHS decisions appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 12, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Adolescent cholesterol checks could reduce premature heart disease
Paediatric cholesterol tests and the adoption of an ‘adolescent cholesterol passport’ could help prevent up to one-fifth of premature heart disease, a new study has revealed. The research shows that elevated levels of cholesterol and an imbalance of lipids, known as dyslipidaemia, in children and adolescents increases the risk of heart issues such as subclinical... Read moreThe post Adolescent cholesterol checks could reduce premature heart disease appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 12, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology Cardiovascular disease cholesterol Source Type: news
