BMA plans for GP industrial action in November
The British Medical Association (BMA) has set out ‘an approximate timeline’ for GP industrial action in England, with announcements planned for October and ‘collective action’ to start in late November or early December. BMA England GP committee (GPCE) chair Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer set out the timeline to show the steps planned for the coming months... Read moreThe post BMA plans for GP industrial action in November appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

New ‘enhanced’ nurse ARRS role ‘opportunity for leadership’
‘Enhanced’ general practice nurses recruited through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) must not be used for ‘plugging gaps’ and should instead be seen as a leadership role for the profession, a senior nurse leader has urged. UK professional lead for primary care at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Heather Randle said she saw... Read moreThe post New ‘enhanced’ nurse ARRS role ‘opportunity for leadership’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

UKHSA to launch campaign to reverse childhood vaccination decline
A publicity campaign will be launched next week by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in a bid to drive up childhood vaccinations across England. The organisation has issued an ‘urgent call to action’ to parents to catch up on their children’s missed vaccinations. It said that uptake levels of childhood vaccines offered through the... Read moreThe post UKHSA to launch campaign to reverse childhood vaccination decline appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Paediatrics Vaccinations and infections Child immunisation Source Type: news

Sustained weight management effective in controlling type 2 diabetes
Weight loss can put type 2 diabetes into remission for at least five years, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Newcastle showed that long-term remission from type 2 diabetes is possible if sufficient weight loss is achieved and maintained. The five-year study found that over a quarter of the participants in remission at... Read moreThe post Sustained weight management effective in controlling type 2 diabetes appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Diabetes weight loss Source Type: news

‘ Clarity needed ’ over new ARRS ‘enhanced ’ practice nurse role
The move to enable primary care networks (PCNs) in England to recruit one general practice nurse working at an ‘enhanced’ level through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) has been met with widespread confusion and calls for clarification. NHS England announced on Wednesday that enhanced practice nurses will be included in the list of roles... Read moreThe post ‘Clarity needed’ over new ARRS ‘enhanced’ practice nurse role appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

Mythbuster: ‘ I ’ m worried my child ’ s cough is causing her harm ’
Parents continue to bring their coughing children to the practice, often repeatedly, even though every visit results in the same advice: ‘This is viral. Over-the-counter medicines may or may not manage symptoms, and there is no need for treatment with antibiotics.’  Parents’ concernsVarious studies have looked at parental beliefs on cough and other ‘minor’ childhood... Read moreThe post Mythbuster: ‘I’m worried my child’s cough is causing her harm’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Clinical Paediatrics Vaccinations and infections cough Source Type: news

Study explores benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy for menopause symptoms
Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could be effective in treating non-physiological symptoms of the menopause, such as brain fog and mood problems, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London (UCL) analysed data from over 3,000 menopausal women and found that all psychosocial treatments improved quality of life, regardless of the type... Read moreThe post Study explores benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy for menopause symptoms appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Women's health anxiety brain fog CBT menopause Source Type: news

Only ‘enhanced level’ GPNs to be included in ARRS
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) is being expanded to include only the role of general practice nurses (GPNs) who work at what is deemed an ‘enhanced level of practice’, it has been confirmed. A letter from NHS England setting out the GP contract arrangements for 2024/25 has today revealed that enhanced practice nurses –... Read moreThe post Only ‘enhanced level’ GPNs to be included in ARRS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

BREAKING: ‘Enhanced level’ GPNs to be added to ARRS
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) is being expanded to include only the role of general practice nurses (GPNs) who work at what is deemed an ‘enhanced level of practice’, it has been confirmed. A letter from NHS England setting out the GP contract arrangements for 2024/25 has today revealed that enhanced practice nurses –... Read moreThe post BREAKING: ‘Enhanced level’ GPNs to be added to ARRS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

New FtP guidance on concerns about nurses outside work
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has updated its guidance on fitness to practise to clarify ‘important principles’ relating to concerns arising outside professional practice, including sexual misconduct and abuse. Following a review, the guidance for NMC decision makers makes clear that sexual misconduct, domestic abuse and the neglect or abuse of children or vulnerable... Read moreThe post New FtP guidance on concerns about nurses outside work appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

RCN ‘ building alliance ’ in fight for better practice nurse pay
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is working to ‘find allies’ across primary care as part of its ongoing fight to secure better pay for general practice nurses (GPNs) in England. RCN director for England, Patricia Marquis, said the union was looking to work with GPs, local medical committees (LMCs) and chief nurses in integrated... Read moreThe post RCN ‘building alliance’ in fight for better practice nurse pay appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

Adding nurses to ARRS ‘not signed off yet’, says RCN
The move to include nurses within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) as part of next year’s GP contract ‘has not been signed off yet’, the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN’s) primary care lead has suggested. While it was revealed earlier this month that the government was set to add nurses to the scheme –... Read moreThe post Adding nurses to ARRS ‘not signed off yet’, says RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 27, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

Practice nurses to see boost to NHS pension savings
General practice nurses and other practice staff will see more money paid into their NHS pension pots by their employer, the government has confirmed. The employer contribution rate for the NHS pension scheme is rising from 20.6% to 23.7%, at the start of April, to ensure it has sufficient funds. However, the new rate will... Read moreThe post Practice nurses to see boost to NHS pension savings appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 27, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

Nurses in Northern Ireland to vote on proposed HSC pay settlement
Pay talks in Northern Ireland have resulted in a proposed 5% consolidated uplift and £1,505 non-consolidated payment for Health and Social Care (HSC) nurses. Negotiations between the Department of Health and trade unions have now concluded and the deal – which includes all HSC workers covered by the Agenda for Change framework – will be... Read moreThe post Nurses in Northern Ireland to vote on proposed HSC pay settlement appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

RCN calls for NHS nurses to be awarded supplement worth thousands
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is campaigning for the introduction of a ‘significant recruitment and retention supplement’ for NHS nursing staff on top of their basic salary. The RCN made the case for an additional payment of ‘at least several thousand’ in its formal submission of evidence to the NHS pay review body (PRB),... Read moreThe post RCN calls for NHS nurses to be awarded supplement worth thousands appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news