Editorial

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National Children’s Nurses’ Day on 30 June, organised by the Association of British Paediatric Nurses, is an annual day dedicated solely to the profession Picture: iStock

Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

22 Apr 2026
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Student placements with older people: education changed students’ views of older adults, but did not change how they perceived the status of the work
Few students, even after successful placements, choose gerontological nursing on registration
11 Mar 2026
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Older people and sexuality: nurses should recognise sexual health and well-being are an integral component of older people’s care
You can make it an integral component of older people’s nursing care
14 Jan 2026
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Dementia care: many family and friends providing informal care feel ill-equipped and unprepared, with limited understanding of dementia or how to care for themselves
Take every opportunity to identify and acknowledge family and friends providing informal care
24 Nov 2025
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Social care placements allow nursing students to see first-hand how they can influence outcomes across the lifespan and contribute to healthier, more independent living
Skills for Care’s strategy champions social care placements as a rich practice learning environment
01 Sep 2025
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Cultural humility mindset: care home nurses can push for system change and ask the right questions about culture and families being heard
Care home nurses are in a powerful position to deliver responsive care for older people
09 Jul 2025
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More than 1.4 million older people living in the UK report that they are often lonely: a nurse comforts and talks to an older woman
What person-centred actions can you take to reduce loneliness in older people you support?
07 May 2025
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Poor oral care can lead to a number of health issues in older people including malnutrition, dehydration, distress, impaired communication and social withdrawal
Good oral health can be fundamental for physical health, well-being and dignity
05 Mar 2025
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Care provided by skilled and empathetic staff significantly improves the day-to-day quality of life of older people living with dementia 
Alzheimer’s Society calls on government to improve uptake and quality of dementia training
09 Jan 2025
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Focusing care on the individual is a fundamental part of older people’s care. A nurse uses a person-centred approach to care for an older person’s holistic needs 
Older people’s needs are complex and require quality nursing skills and person-centred care
11 Nov 2024
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A rise in flu cases will add to the pressure on nurses over the winter months
09 Nov 2022
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Specialty needs greater recognition to allow nurses to improve care for this complex cohort
15 Sep 2022
By encouraging mobility and social activities, we can promote frail people’s health
14 Jul 2022
Role includes providing strategic direction and guidance on content and deadline is 30 June
25 May 2022
Care failings need to be addressed in older people’s nursing and other settings
16 May 2022
Nicky Hayes looks at the opportunities and issues posed by COVID-19
21 Mar 2022
The 2022 RCN Nursing Awards offer a fresh chance to recognise nurses’ skill and adaptability
24 Jan 2022

The pandemic has made short and longer-term plans for older people's care of vital importance

09 Nov 2021

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