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An older woman sits looking out of the window, seemingly disinterested in the plate of food and a cup in front of her
How to identify and manage malnutrition, plus its potential effects on health
24 Jun 2024
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Illustration showing five people who are sitting on chairs in an emergency department waiting area
Initiatives such as personalised care plans can help towards respectful care
20 Jun 2024
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Split-screen style image shows PM Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking, positioned as if facing each other
How the Westminster poll could affect your finances as well as your working life
18 Jun 2024
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A young man smiling as he gets ready to eat a meal of fish and chips
Nurses play crucial role in key issues of education, healthcare access and self-management
17 Jun 2024
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A close up of a nursing associate in an NHS uniform
Lost levy funds and restricted access to training have prompted calls for reform
17 Jun 2024
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Illustration showing a figure in black on a blue background standing in the middle of a row of giant dominoes, with one arm outstretched to prevent the dominoes to the left falling, suggesting falls prevention
Falls can be catastrophic, but small changes can make a difference
14 Jun 2024
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A distressed young girl lying on a bed and howling in pain
With no NHS clinical guidelines for the disorders, these conditions are difficult to diagnose
13 Jun 2024
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Close-up of West Streeting during the interview at St Mary’s Hospital in London, gesturing with his hands to emphasise a point
Read our interview with the man who wants to be health and social care secretary
11 Jun 2024
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A woman sits on a window sill looking outside, appearing depsondent. Some nurses who face fitness to practise proceedings say they experience depression, suicidal thoughts and professional alienation as a result
Why nurses deserve more compassionate, less traumatising treatment by the NMC
10 Jun 2024
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Illustration hsowing three nurses in uniform walking towards the exit door in a workplace, suggesting staff leaving their jobs
Challenging dismissive attitudes, uncaring workplaces and ‘snowflake generation’ claims
07 Jun 2024
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Nursing staff must complete at least 35 hours of CPD every three years to remain on the NMC register, but many receive no protected time from their employers to do it
With pressures on funding and staffing, there are calls for statutory change
03 Jun 2024
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Evidence-based tools can help with shared decision-making near the end of life
29 May 2024
Properly protected supervision time aims to enhance skills and avoid burnout
29 May 2024
Why is it so hard for nurses to talk openly about racial discrimination at work?
27 May 2024
Ageism can stunt nurses’ careers and lead staff to leave or even retire
24 May 2024
Best practice NBM steps that all nursing and healthcare staff should be aware of
20 May 2024
Frailty affects half of all older people living with cancer and nurses’ awareness is vital
14 May 2024
Three nurses’ tips for supporting students on placement in a busy workplace
13 May 2024

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