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Tom Sandford

Academics at London South Bank University have published a critical report about sustainability and transformation plans.

16 Jun 2017
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Queen's Nursing Institute chief executive Crystal Oldman among nurses recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. 

16 Jun 2017
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Smoking rates across the UK continue to fall, with a sharp decline since 2010 among younger people, figures show.

16 Jun 2017
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a consultation on prescribing and standards for medicines management.

15 Jun 2017
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The Queen's Nursing Institute has announced the creation of a new student award. 

14 Jun 2017
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International Longevity Centre says seven healthcare innovations could save the NHS £18.5 billion and the social care sector £6.3 billion.

14 Jun 2017
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RCN uses infant mental health awareness week to highlight work of health visitors.

13 Jun 2017
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Return to work

RCN says project announced for men’s health week will produce a manual so nursing staff can help patients stay in or return to work.

13 Jun 2017
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Fire hazard

The London Fire Brigade has issued a warning to carers and health professionals about flammable creams.

12 Jun 2017
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Brexit

Politicians and health leaders are warned that this is a 'wake-up call'

12 Jun 2017
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Four nurses will be heading to parliament when MPs resume their seats in the House of Commons following the surprise general election result that saw the Conservatives form a mi

12 Jun 2017
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Jackie Smith

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a public consultation on its long-awaited plans to ‘radically’ overhaul nurse education in the UK.

09 Jun 2017

Staff helped evacuate patients during fire at Royal Stoke University Hospital. 

09 Jun 2017

Global action plan will help tackle needs of around 47 million people who have dementia worldwide. 

 

09 Jun 2017
'The government has one last chance to scrap the cap,' Janet Davies has warned
09 Jun 2017

As so-called ‘cutting season’ approaches, health professionals have been urged to look out for young girls at risk of female genital mutilation.

08 Jun 2017

Cases have risen by 97% since 2012.

08 Jun 2017

Following the terrorist attacks in Manchester and London, where one nurse died trying to save the lives of others, the RCN has issued guidance on how to respond to unexpected incidents and emergencies

07 Jun 2017

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