QNI expresses ‘significant’ concerns over ARRS impact on general practice nurses
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has expressed ‘significant concerns’ over the impact of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) on general practice nurses. In a statement published today, the QNI said that the role of the general practice nurse (GPN) was being ‘devalued’ by the number of new staff being recruited through the scheme, with... Read moreThe post QNI expresses ‘significant’ concerns over ARRS impact on general practice nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Professional ARRS Source Type: news
Give midwives ‘time to care,’ demands RCM
Vital perinatal mental health is ‘on the precipice,’ the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned as the college launches a roadmap for improving services. The RCM found that one in five women will experience mental health issues during pregnancy and up to a year after, with suicide remaining one of the leading causes of... Read moreThe post Give midwives ‘time to care,’ demands RCM appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Mental health Pregnancy Source Type: news
£30million set aside to fund nurses in research positions
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will spend an additional £30m a year to increase the number of nurses and midwives in research positions. The government funded body aims to enable more healthcare professionals across England to include research in their careers. Additional funding will help nurses, midwives, and other allied health... Read moreThe post £30million set aside to fund nurses in research positions appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Education Latest news Professional Source Type: news
Nursing course acceptances down 13%, says UCAS
The number of students accepted onto nursing courses in England fell by 13% compared with the last academic year, UCAS data released today has revealed. As students across the country receive their A-level results, doubt has been cast over the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan’s targeted expansion of the nursing workforce as the number of... Read moreThe post Nursing course acceptances down 13%, says UCAS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Recruitment Nurse training Source Type: news
Mothers with poor mental health at greater risk of premature birth
Women who had contact with mental health services prior to their pregnancy are at greater risk of preterm birth by 50 per cent, research suggests. A study funded by the National Institute for Health Research found that women who had used mental health services at least once in the seven years prior to their pregnancy... Read moreThe post Mothers with poor mental health at greater risk of premature birth appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Mental health Paediatrics Women's health maternal mental health Source Type: news
CPD: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults
Dr Toni Hazell offers and update on the diagnosis and management of GORD in adults Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a complex of symptoms; NICE guidelines, on which much of this module is based, include it in the broader category of dyspepsia. NICE defines dyspepsia as ‘a complex of upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms typically present for... Read moreThe post CPD: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Clinical CPD Gastroenterology GORD Source Type: news
Blood pressure measures made ‘ strikingly ’ inaccurate by incorrect cuff size
Using the incorrect cuff size when taking blood pressure measurements can lead to significant over and under-estimations, according to the findings of a randomised trial by US researchers. Although clinical practice guidelines recommend the selection of an appropriately sized cuff based on mid-arm circumference before taking a blood pressure (BP) reading, the extent to which... Read moreThe post Blood pressure measures made ‘strikingly’ inaccurate by incorrect cuff size appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Cardiology Clinical Source Type: news
NICE recommends NHS apps to assess patients for weight-loss medication
NICE has recommended four digital platforms to be used by NHS weight management services to help assess patients and prescribe weight-loss medication for obesity. Draft guidance has proposed the use of platforms that can help clinicians support patients psychologically, provide monitoring, and even allow prescription. The platforms put forward – Liva, Oviva, Roczen, and Second... Read moreThe post NICE recommends NHS apps to assess patients for weight-loss medication appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Obesity and nutrition Source Type: news
CVD risk in women raised by pre-diabetes
Raised blood glucose is associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) even when below the threshold for diagnosing diabetes, researchers have reported. But women fare worse, which can largely be explained by modifiable risk factors including obesity and lower prescribing of antihypertensive medicines and statins. Using data from the UK Biobank study researchers analysed... Read moreThe post CVD risk in women raised by pre-diabetes appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Cardiology Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Source Type: news
Call for clarity on how workforce plan training commitments will be met
Healthcare researchers have called for the government to provide clarity on how workforce plan expansion targets will be met, as analysis shows the need for student enrolment to expand ‘significantly’. Analysis conducted by the Health Foundation found that the training intake for nursing courses in England will need to expand by 32,000 places to meet... Read moreThe post Call for clarity on how workforce plan training commitments will be met appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Government looks for 900 new beds to boost winter capacity
The Government will invest £250m to fund 900 new beds, to help boost capacity this winter in England, as part of the Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan. Health secretary Steve Barclay announced that new funding would be made available for NHS trusts to improve capacity and reduce wait times over the winter months. Across... Read moreThe post Government looks for 900 new beds to boost winter capacity appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news emergency care Waiting times Winter pressures Source Type: news
Mental health care home placed in special measures raises complaint against CQC
A mental health care home in Northamptonshire has been placed into special measures by the healthcare watchdog following concerns around nurse vacancies and the safety of those living at the facility. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that Willowbrook House relied heavily on agency workers to fill staffing gaps and that it continued to admit... Read moreThe post Mental health care home placed in special measures raises complaint against CQC appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Addiction and mental health Clinical Community nursing Latest news Source Type: news
Lessons in leadership: Speaking out for nursing
A place on the Local Medical Committee board has allowed Ruth Colbeck to provide a unique perspective for her healthcare colleagues and advocate for the future of general practice nursing General practice nursing has often been looked on as an ‘easy option’ – offering nurses regular work without having to do unsocial hours. In fact,... Read moreThe post Lessons in leadership: Speaking out for nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Leadership Professional nurse leadership PCN primary care network Source Type: news
Major conditions strategy will focus on diagnosis and care in the community
A major conditions strategy will prioritise bringing preventative care into the community, as well as diagnosing and treating conditions earlier, the Government has said. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a strategic framework that sets out the Government’s approach to developing the strategy. This will prioritise a shift towards personalised care... Read moreThe post Major conditions strategy will focus on diagnosis and care in the community appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Cancer Cardiology Latest news Respiratory long-term conditions multiple conditions strategy Source Type: news
Rift between GP partners created ‘toxic workplace’ for nurses
Nurses experienced a ‘toxic’ workplace culture after a rift between two GP partners in a London general practice recently rated as inadequate, according to The Care Quality Commission (CQC). Following an inspection in May, Eltham Palace Surgery in Greenwich was rated as inadequate overall by CQC, and saw the practice’s ratings for safe, effective, responsive... Read moreThe post Rift between GP partners created ‘toxic workplace’ for nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Regulation CQC leadership Source Type: news
