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midwives
A recent survey revealed that midwives are leaving the profession to escape excessive workloa
29 Oct 2016
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mentoring
Education needs to be matched with dynamic career pathways that attract professionals to the
28 Oct 2016
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money worries
A perfect storm is brewing says RCN general secretary Janet Davies.
24 Oct 2016
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nicci
Join John’s Campaign and help ensure people with dementia admitted to hospital have unrestric
23 Oct 2016
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conversation
Time is a rare commodity in the NHS, but patients still love to talk, says Jane Bates
22 Oct 2016
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howard
Bold leadership is required if we are to put the healthcare workforce at the centre of the gl
19 Oct 2016
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dementia
Nursing shortages and the financial challenges facing the NHS are putting the future of demen
18 Oct 2016
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Jane Bates
Jane Bates navigates the minefield of taking tricky phone calls from patients.
17 Oct 2016
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Jane Bates

Enquiring relatives are no longer given a bland brush-off by staff – and rightly so.

14 Oct 2016
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crystal
NHS chief executive Simon Stevens’ vision for nurse-led integrated services in the community
14 Oct 2016
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ben
Older LGBTQ+ people have low expectations of health and social care as they age, and fears ab
11 Oct 2016
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suicide
Mandatory suicide intervention training would give nurses the confidence to speak up and ensu
11 Oct 2016
Feeling guilty for existing is no way to live, says Jane Bates.
11 Oct 2016

The BBC documentary A World Without Down’s Syndrome suggested that a highly accurate prenatal test is a threat to the Down’s community. ARC antenatal charity director Jane Fisher, who was interviewed for the programme, says it ignored the benefits of screening and the need for informed choice

07 Oct 2016
To develop a culture of health, we have to increase our focus on prevention, and support people and communities to create conditions for better outcomes, says Viv Bennett.
05 Oct 2016

Old age or dehydration? Jane Bates investigates the cause of her night-time muscle spasms.

03 Oct 2016

People with sickle cell disease often experience shorter life expectancy and lower quality of life, but with a better understanding of the condition and improved multidisciplinary working they can expect to live fulfilling and happy lives, says sickle cell nurse specialis

02 Oct 2016

As we celebrate Black History Month, let's make positive changes and help shape the diverse NHS workforce of the future, says Yvonne Coghill. 

02 Oct 2016

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