Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
Expert advice
Teenagers and ‘freshers’ are being advised to have a vaccination to prevent meningitis W disease, says Matt Griffiths.
Nurses should insist on taking breaks for their own health and safety as well as that of their patients, says Zeba Arif.
Promoting one company's products over another's could be seen as unethical, says Marc Cornock.
Extending consultation times could enable practitioners to explore medication usage in more depth, says Matt Griffiths.
Regular learning events can help you meet the requirements of revalidation, says Zeba Arif
Nurse and academic lawyer Marc Cornock answers your legal queries
I have been contacted by a nurse who witnessed (not for the first time) a manager intimidating a more junior colleague. What is the best way to help her?
The 'pull factors' for EU nurses to work in the UK will likely diminish over the next few years, says James Buchan
My employer wants to deduct a day’s pay because I could not get to work in the bad weather. Can they do this?
I have a patient who would benefit from a medicine not available on the NHS. Is there any advice I can give?
How can I support nurses with work-related mental health issues to better cope with their jobs?
I work in a residential home for older people. Can I verify or certify that someone has died during the night instead of calling out a general practitioner?
How can I ensure my patient in primary care gets the right medication to relieve their pain?
What advice would you give to nurses who wish to work flexible hours to fit in with caring responsibilities?
