Consultation opens on mandatory learning disability and autism training
A government consultation on learning disability and autism training for healthcare staff has been launched, seeking views on a new code of practice. The consultation invites individuals and groups to provide views on a draft for the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training, which sets out standards for a... Read moreThe post Consultation opens on mandatory learning disability and autism training appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
First national lung cancer screening programme for smokers aged 55-74
All smokers and ex-smokers aged 55-74 will have their risk of cancer assessed in England’s first-ever national lung cancer screening programme. The programme will be based on the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme, which has been piloted in parts of England. Under the plans, which will cost £270m annually once fully implemented, GP records will... Read moreThe post First national lung cancer screening programme for smokers aged 55-74 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Respiratory Source Type: news
Social care sector ‘terribly’ prepared for pandemic, says Matt Hancock
The former health secretary has admitted the adult social care sector was not well prepared for a pandemic and that the government lacked proper data to mitigate the impact on care homes. Giving evidence to a public inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic, Matt Hancock said that the government lacked information to ensure... Read moreThe post Social care sector ‘terribly’ prepared for pandemic, says Matt Hancock appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Invest in early years prevention or face ‘soaring treatment costs’
Without investment in health visiting and early years care, the government will face ‘soaring treatment costs’ for major conditions, the chief executive of the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) has warned. Alison Morton, chief executive of the iHV (pictured), told Nursing in Practice the future of the NHS must involve a ‘change of direction’ towards... Read moreThe post Invest in early years prevention or face ‘soaring treatment costs’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Nurses ‘ignored’ during pandemic decision-making, Covid-19 inquiry told
Those representing the nursing profession were ‘shut out’ of key decision-making during the pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been told. Rose Gallagher, the first nurse to give evidence to the inquiry and Royal College of Nursing (RCN) professional lead in infection prevention and control, said that the voice of nurses had been overlooked in... Read moreThe post Nurses ‘ignored’ during pandemic decision-making, Covid-19 inquiry told appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
No new strike mandate for NHS nurses in England
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has failed to secure a new mandate for further NHS nurse strikes in England after its ballot did not receive the level of turnout required. More than 100,000 RCN members voted in favour of further strike action over pay – equal to around 84% of those who voted. However,... Read moreThe post No new strike mandate for NHS nurses in England appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Breaking: No new strike mandate for NHS nurses in England
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has failed to secure a new mandate for further NHS nurse strikes in England after its ballot did not receive the level of turnout required. More than 100,000 RCN members voted in favour of further strike action over pay – equal to around 84% of those who voted. However,... Read moreThe post Breaking: No new strike mandate for NHS nurses in England appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Nurse strikes cancelled in Wales after government offers to talk on ‘non-pay’ issues
Discussions between ministers and the college will be focussed on non-pay elements of the most recent pay package implemented last month. The... Read moreThe post Nurse strikes cancelled in Wales after government offers to talk on ‘non-pay’ issues appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Strengthening’ general practice must be key NHS focus, says report
An independent report has suggested that ‘strengthening’ general practice must be a key focus of the NHS. The document – published by an independent advisory group to the NHS called the NHS Assembly – highlighted the need for more care to be delivered closer to home and noted that ‘bolstering’ general practice and community services... Read moreThe post ‘Strengthening’ general practice must be key NHS focus, says report appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
NHS workforce plan to be published this week, says Prime Minister
The long-term NHS workforce plan will be published later this week and will be ‘one of the most significant announcements in the history of the NHS’, the Prime Minister has said. Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, Rishi Sunak said the 15-year plan will make sure that ‘we can hire the doctors, nurses and GPs that we... Read moreThe post NHS workforce plan to be published this week, says Prime Minister appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Information on rare ciprofloxacin suicide link to be reviewed by MHRA
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will consider whether further action is needed after a coroner warned doctors were unaware of a rare risk of suicide linked to the commonly used antibiotic ciprofloxacin. A prevention of future deaths report said that a respected and experienced consultant cardiologist, who had recently retired, died by... Read moreThe post Information on rare ciprofloxacin suicide link to be reviewed by MHRA appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Mental health Source Type: news
Tackle health inequalities to improve cervical screening uptake
As health professionals mark Cervical Screening Awareness Week this week, public health experts have said that primary care professionals, including nurses, must continue to tackle health inequalities to improve screening rates. General practice teams should ‘ensure their practice is accessible to the community’ to help women receiving lifesaving tests, Hanna Wright, policy lead for Jo’s... Read moreThe post Tackle health inequalities to improve cervical screening uptake appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
‘Contingency plans’ needed to ensure medicines supply
Providers of community nursing services must have ‘contingency plans’ in place to allow for the recent closure of several Lloyds pharmacies amid concerns about the impact on medicines supply and prescribing in the community, a leading charity has warned. The Queen’s Nursing Institute told Nursing in Practice that providers should take action to ensure there... Read moreThe post ‘Contingency plans’ needed to ensure medicines supply appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Midwives in England give 100,000 hours free labour a week
Midwives working for the NHS in England may give an estimated 100,000 hours of unpaid work per week collectively in order to keep maternity services safe, according to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). A survey asking just under 4,000 RCM members about their workplace in the first week of March this year found that... Read moreThe post Midwives in England give 100,000 hours free labour a week appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Leaders pay thanks to nurses from Windrush generation on 75th anniversary
Nursing leaders have paid tribute to the dedication and contribution of health and care staff who travelled to the UK as part of the Windrush generation 75 years ago today. On this day 75 years ago, HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK from the Caribbean, carrying on board many passengers who went on to... Read moreThe post Leaders pay thanks to nurses from Windrush generation on 75th anniversary appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 22, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
