Expanded HPV vaccine scheme to 'prevent 100,000 cancer cases'
The newly expanded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme in England could prevent more than 100,000 cases of cancer by 2058, new figures suggest. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
All Scottish mesothelioma patients to get dedicated nurse specialist
All patients in Scotland living with mesothelioma will be provided with a dedicated clinical nurse specialist under new plans to transform care. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
CNO to enrol 14 trusts on global nursing excellence scheme
The chief nursing officer for England has announced plans to put 14 NHS trusts through an internationally-recognised programme that aims to create a positive working environment for nursing staff. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Wales sets out paediatric nurse ratios for planned law extension
Plans to expand safe nurse staffing legislation in Wales to cover paediatric inpatient care have taken a step forward. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 8, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses invited to free online summit on ending 'PJ paralysis'
Nurse leaders behind the #EndPJParalysis campaign are hosting a free 72-hour global digital summit this week to share best practice around tackling complications associated with hospitalisation. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 8, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New framework for Scottish nurse leaders on integrated care boards
Senior nurses working to integrate health and social care in Scotland will have access to a new set of tools which outline the key skills and knowledge they need to carry out their role. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 8, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hospital celebrates 25 years of cystic fibrosis specialist nurses
A hospital in East Anglia is celebrating 25 years of cystic fibrosis specialist nurses who are praised for helping patients to manage their condition at home and making the transition from children to adult services easier. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 8, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hospital pledges to honour snubbed IVF nurse pioneers
A hospital has agreed to commission a new commemorative plaque to honour two nurses who played a pivotal role in the birth of the world ’s first test tube baby. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 8, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Opening of new children's hospital delayed to 'protect patients'
The opening of a new children ’s hospital in the Scottish capital has been delayed at the eleventh hour after final inspections found safety flaws. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Grant awarded for major research project into nurse retention
The drivers behind NHS nurse retention and how turnover rates affect patient outcomes will be the subject of a new major research project. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Liverpool specialist trust rated 'outstanding' for second time
The first specialist hospital trust in England to be labelled ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission in 2016 has received the coveted rating for the second time following its most recent inspection. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hospital trust recruits first sepsis nurse to 'strengthen' care
A Shropshire trust has appointed its first sepsis nurse practitioner in a bid to “push forward” the way its hospitals detects and treats patients with the condition. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Exclusive: Yvonne Moores says nurses need a stronger voice
The head one of nursing ’s most influential leadership bodies has revealed plans to set up a policy unit to help ensure nurses have “a stronger voice”, while also highlighting the challenges currently facing the profession. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
UK 'increasingly open to criticism' for overseas nurse recruitment practices
Plans to bring more nurses from overseas to work in the NHS must not come at the expense of poorer countries in desperate need of nursing staff, according to a new report calling for a more ethical approach to international recruitment. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses hit back at minister over university-based education 'regret'
Nurses have accused a government minister of “talking down” the value of university-based education for nursing students. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 4, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
