Nursing students accepted onto UK courses down 12%
The number of students accepted onto undergraduate nursing courses across the UK is down 12% in a year, latest figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) have shown. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said the numbers showed the government had ‘stumbled at the first hurdle’ of the recently published NHS workforce... Read moreThe post Nursing students accepted onto UK courses down 12% appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Yoga and meditation recommended to reduce blood pressure
Healthcare professionals should consider stress reduction and mindfulness therapies for patients with high blood pressure, researchers say. Based on the latest clinical and scientific evidence, an international panel of experts from 18 countries have made a series of recommendations on effective lifestyle changes that can help manage and prevent high blood pressure. Making time for... Read moreThe post Yoga and meditation recommended to reduce blood pressure appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology blood pressure Exercise hypertension Source Type: news
Government commits over £100m to global vaccine development
The UK Government has announced funding of up to £103.5m for the development of affordable new vaccines to combat infectious diseases in developing countries. The investment – which will be made through the UK Vaccine Network – was announced along with a number of other measures by a government delegation at the UN General Assembly... Read moreThe post Government commits over £100m to global vaccine development appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news
Chances of conception shown to improve when urine ovulation tests used
Timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests will increase the chances of conception, according to researchers at the University of Oxford. A new review of research shows that couples using urine ovulation tests (dipstick devices which show when ovulation will occur by detecting changes in hormones released into the urine) to assess the optimum time for... Read moreThe post Chances of conception shown to improve when urine ovulation tests used appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Women's health fertility infertility Source Type: news
Ex-smokers feel positive health changes within two weeks, finds study
A new study of former smokers has found that positive effects were experienced by 95% as early as two weeks after quitting. The data from 3,000 ex-smokers revealed that 45% of quitters had more energy within two weeks, while 42% felt healthier and breathed more easily. In addition, 22% of survey respondents noted improvement in... Read moreThe post Ex-smokers feel positive health changes within two weeks, finds study appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Respiratory Source Type: news
Some nurses from Nigeria ‘likely’ to have gained ‘ fraudulent ’ entry to NMC register
Evidence of ‘widespread fraudulent activity’ has been found at a testing site in Nigeria used by internationally educated nurses before joining the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. The NMC has today confirmed that an investigation into a computer-based testing (CBT) site in Ibadan has suggested that some nursing or midwifery professionals may have ‘fraudulently... Read moreThe post Some nurses from Nigeria ‘likely’ to have gained ‘fraudulent’ entry to NMC register appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Investment in nursing needed to achieve 2030 healthcare target
The head of an international nursing federation is calling on the world’s governments to ‘put nursing at the top of their financial plans’, if a target for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), is to be achieved by 2030. Achieving UHC is one of the targets the nations of the world set when they adopted the 2030... Read moreThe post Investment in nursing needed to achieve 2030 healthcare target appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
New ‘ roadmap ’ sets out urgent needs of adult social care sector
A leading representative for adult social care providers has launched a ‘roadmap’ for sustainability in the sector, setting out a series of policy recommendations for the next government. Care England’s Care for Our Future report highlights the sector’s priorities across three key themes – workforce, funding and integration – and makes policy recommendations for the... Read moreThe post New ‘roadmap’ sets out urgent needs of adult social care sector appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Government launches consultation on changing NHS strike legislation
The government is considering introducing new industrial action regulations which would require NHS nurses and doctors to provide ‘minimum service levels’ during strikes. The new minimum service level (MSL) regulations would be put in place ‘to protect patient safety’, health secretary Steve Barclay said today. It comes as hospital consultants and junior doctors walk out... Read moreThe post Government launches consultation on changing NHS strike legislation appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Temporary nursing register to close March 2024
The temporary nursing register introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will close at the end of March 2024, it has been confirmed. In providing the update this week, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) said its focus would now turn to supporting nurses and midwives who wanted to continue practising after March 2024 to... Read moreThe post Temporary nursing register to close March 2024 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Covid-19 Latest news Source Type: news
QNI announces funding for nurse-led diabetes projects
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) is offering funding to nurses – including those working in general practice – who have ‘innovative ideas’ for projects to improve diabetes care. The QNI is funding seven diabetes projects in 2024, having received a grant from The Burdett Trust for Nursing. Applications are open to nurses working in any... Read moreThe post QNI announces funding for nurse-led diabetes projects appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Diabetes Latest news Source Type: news
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
