Analysis

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A figure wearing a protective suit and mask covered with dust standing next to a sign warning of the danger of asbestos dust
Most NHS estate buildings contain asbestos, but little is done to warn staff of their risk
12 Feb 2024
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Two nurses stand looking at a patient lying in a hospital bed, discussing discharge plans
How ‘discharge to assess’ systems and early planning can cut delays
05 Feb 2024
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Illustration showing a hospital site with several buildings surrounded by glass, and a large magnifying glass sitting alongside it, suggesting an inspection of the hospital’s services
What a Care Quality Commission visit will cover, and the support available for staff
29 Jan 2024
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A manager chats with a nurse in a hospital ward, while behind them a patient in a hospital bed is attended by other nurses
Steps nursing managers and leaders can take to ensure their staff feel seen and heard
22 Jan 2024
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A nurse standing at a computer in a darkened room during a night shift, her face highlighted by the glow of the screen
Tips on sleep routines and the breaks you need to cope on nights and long shifts
17 Jan 2024
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Illustration of nursing staff standing in a line, there are visible gaps and a hand inserts a figure to fill one of them
Find out how you and your colleagues can take a stand to protect the team’s skill mix
15 Jan 2024
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The staffing crisis is eroding care standards from primary care to critical care
18 Dec 2023
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A new online programme is helping overseas nurses progress in their UK careers
11 Dec 2023
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Understanding and addressing patients’ spiritual needs is essential to person-centred care
27 Nov 2023
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With flexible arrangements firmly on the NHS agenda, could home working work for you?
20 Nov 2023
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Award winner’s tips for a successful campaign to reduce PPE use and gain staff support
15 Nov 2023
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Once controversial, non-medical prescribing is now commonplace – and training is in demand
30 Oct 2023
Do you know how your personality type affects how you communicate and interact at work?
09 Oct 2023
Flawed perceptions of the profession are common. Find out how to articulate its value
02 Oct 2023
Support from healthcare employers is key to preventing tragedies
25 Sep 2023
The NHS depends on nurses from overseas, so it’s imperative they are supported to thrive
18 Sep 2023
Expert advice on the process for creating an emergency care and treatment plan
15 Sep 2023
The need for better incentives and support for nursing’s next generation is pressing
28 Aug 2023

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