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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Introducing nurses to general practice settings during their training and enhancing support networks could help build a sustainable workforce
Why a multifaceted approach could work best
16 Mar 2026
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In primary care settings, nurses face many challenges demanding expertise in a broad range of personal, professional and clinical skills
And Primary Health Care’s diverse evidence & practice articles can help
19 Jan 2026
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Developing and enhancing digital skills: picture shows a nursing student working on her laptop
Equipping and empowering nursing students to lead an AI-driven healthcare future
11 Nov 2025
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Measles is still a major health issue despite being preventable by receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine
Primary care nurses are key to debunking the myths surrounding MMR vaccination
04 Sep 2025
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Primary care nursing: making time for supervision sessions can improve an individual’s and team’s sense of belonging and of validation
Making time for supervision sessions can result in a sense of belonging and of validation
14 Jul 2025
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All nursing staff have to complete 35 hours of continuing professional development relevant to their scope of practice over a three-year period to remain registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Primary Health Care offers career updates, CPD articles and quizzes to keep you on track
12 May 2025
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When it comes to pioneering nursing work, the Bridge clinic at Southwark, the first of its kind in England, is at the forefront of specialised transgender healthcare
Successes in prisons, transgender services and holistic support for armed forces veterans
10 Mar 2025
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A gift might seem trivial, but the consequences of a nurse accepting it could be significant
Primary Health Care’s new year continues with top-notch articles, why not get involved?
16 Jan 2025
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A montage of 4 different images, starting clockwise from top left: an older patient holds their shoulder as they discuss their symptoms with a nurse; a young patient talks to a nurse in a healthcare setting; a practice nurse uses a stethoscope to examine
Esmerdis Berelian relishes the chance of helping to provide you with information and support
09 Jul 2024
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Illustration of a nurse holding her face in her hands, with red flags on each side of her labelled intense workload, patient safety, unfinished care and pressure
The sector’s red flag issues are just as urgent and complex as other specialties
11 Jan 2024
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Primary care nurse Julie Roye holds her award for RCN Nurse of the Year 2023
Julie Roye’s methods and ideas helped to improve smear uptake rates for diverse groups
14 Nov 2023
Including GPNs on the ARRS would prevent them feeling devalued and deskilled
18 Sep 2023
Supervision can make nurses feel more valued and less likely to quit due to pressure
04 Jul 2023
The role covers so much in primary care and offers many opportunities
15 May 2023
The awards are open to nurses, midwives, health visitors, students and support workers
22 Mar 2023
The complexity of nursing cannot be known without their voices in the room
12 Jan 2023
Such challenging times encourages primary care nurses to assess what else is possible
23 Nov 2022

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