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Children's hospice grant brings ‘clarity’ but challenges persist

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 9h

Children’s hospice grant brings ‘clarity’ but challenges persist

#hospice #nursing #NHS #DHSC #childhealth #publichealth

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An £80m funding commitment for children’s hospices in England ‘avoids a cliff edge’ for the sector, but workforce and funding concerns remain

NMC 'does not foresee' A level language requirements impacting register

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 13h

NMC ‘does not foresee’ A level language requirements impacting register

#NMC #Nursesky #NHS #DHSC #Nursing

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) ‘does not foresee’ government changes to English language requirements impacting its register

Call for clarity over nurse staffing of ‘GP walk-in clinics’

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 16h

Call for clarity over nurse staffing of ‘GP walk-in clinics’

#SNP #nursing #GP #primarycare #healthcare #nursesky

A ‘detailed workforce plan’ must confirm how nursing staff will be recruited to fill existing vacancy gaps and meet capacity

EXCLUSIVE: NMC proposing registration fee increase

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: NMC proposing registration fee increase

#NMC #primarycare #UKnurses #nursing #midwifery

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is proposing to increase its registration fee, Nursing in Practice can reveal

The GP Awards 2025 shortlist: Dr Jennifer Loke, nurse consultant, Park View Surgery

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 1d

The GP Awards 2025 shortlist: Dr Jennifer Loke, nurse consultant, Park View Surgery

#Nursesky #GPawards #generalpracticeawards #NHS #Nursing #UKNurses

Dr Jennifer Loke outlines recent highlights in her work as a practice director and senior nurse consultant, her entry in the GP Awards 2025

Higher family income protects children from the risks of obesity

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 2d

Higher family income protects children from the risks of obesity

#Nursesky #Nursing #NHS #Poverty #Obesity #Childhealth

Family affluence protects children from obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they are surrounded by fast-food outlets and other unhealthy food options, new research shows.

Research backs use of combination inhaler for mild asthma in children

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 2d

Research backs use of combination inhaler for mild asthma in children

#Asthma #Inhaler #Respiratoryhealth #Childhealth #Nursing #GPNs #Primarycare #NHS #Nursesky

The risk of an asthma attack is reduced in children by the use of a combination reliever inhaler containing an inhaled corticosteroid compared with salbutamol alone.

Higher family income protects children from the risks of obesity

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 3d

Higher family income protects children from the risks of obesity

#Obesity #Nursing #Primarycare #Childhealth #Publichealth #Nursesky

Family affluence protects children from obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they are surrounded by fast-food outlets and other unhealthy food options, new research shows.

Lifestyle changes can ‘empower’ patients and improve menopause symptoms

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Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 3d

Lifestyle changes can ‘empower’ patients and improve menopause symptoms

#Nursesky #Menopause #Nursing ##WorldMenopauseDay #MenopauseAwarenessMonth #WorldMenopauseDay2025

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Non-pharmaceutical interventions such as healthy eating and physical activity can be ‘foundational’ for managing menopause symptoms

HIV diagnoses fall by 4% across UK

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 3d

HIV diagnoses fall by 4% across UK

#HIV #Nursing #NHS #Primarycare #Registeednurse #Sexualhealth

HIV diagnoses have fallen from 2023 to 2024 – marking what has been described as ‘encouraging progress’ in efforts to reduce transmission.

Clinical quiz: Managing fever in children under 5

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 3d

As winter approaches, nurses are challenged with the assessment of young children presenting with raised temperature that may be common colds or potentially more serious illnesses. Our latest clinical quiz explores the appropriate management of fever in children under 5.

Refresh your skills in with our latest clinical quiz exploring the appropriate management of fever in children under 5.

The redeployment of health visitors during the early stages of the Covid pandemic was ‘totally inappropriate’, an inquiry has heard.

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 4d

Health visitor concerns were ‘not taken seriously enough’, Covid inquiry told

The government has announced a six-month review into general practice funding, to try and tackle health inequalities across the country.

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 4d

Government launches six-month review into general practice funding

The NMC has announced plans to cut almost 150 jobs at the regulator amid a projected ‘financial gap’ of £24m this year.

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 5d

NMC plans to cut 145 jobs at regulator

New guide empowers nurses to support marginalised communities

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 5d

New guide empowers nurses to support marginalised communities

#Nursing #Inclusionhealth #Publichealth #NHS #NHSE

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has published an updated guide for registered nurses, student nurses and nurse educators

Nurses leaving general practice within a year over pay and lack of support

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 6d

Nurses leaving general practice within a year over pay and lack of support

#Nursesky #Nursing #Registerednurse #ANP #Communitynursing #GPN #NHS

Concerns around pay as well as workload pressures and a lack of support are driving nurses out of general practice within their first year

Practice nurses must ‘speak more openly’ about their value

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 7d

Practice nurses must ‘speak more openly’ about their value

#QICN #Nursing #Community #GPNs #NHS #NHSE

Nurses working in general practice have been encouraged to ‘speak more openly’ about their worth and value.

CNO ‘terrified’ about falling vaccination rates and rising hesitancy

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 7d

CNO ‘terrified’ about falling vaccination rates and rising hesitancy

#CNO #Covid #Nursing #Nursing #NHSE #NHS

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The chief nursing officer (CNO) for England has said he is ‘terrified’ about falling vaccination rates among children and young people

Nurse whistleblowing should be seen as ‘method of continuous improvement’

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 8d

Boosting pay, conditions and training must ‘underpin’ social care reform

#Socialcare #Nursing #Nursepay #Nursesky

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 8d

Nurse whistleblowing should be seen as ‘method of continuous improvement’

#Nursesky #Nursing #NMC #Communitynursing #Primarycare
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Nurses should speak out against poor care even when ‘silence is the easy option’, a conference of primary and community care nurses has heard

Those behind a regional GPN school have said they are continuing to have high level conversations around the need for a national programme

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 8d

Conversations on developing national GPN school ongoing

Nurses working in Northern Ireland’s NHS are to be formally balloted on strike action over an ongoing row on pay.

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 9d

Nurse strike action ‘imminent’ in Northern Ireland

The GP Awards 2025 shortlist: Newton and Haydock PCN Frailty Team

Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 9d

The GP Awards 2025 shortlist: Newton and Haydock PCN Frailty Team

#GPNs #GPs #Frailty #Primarycare #Nursing #Registerednurse #Healthcare

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The frailty team at Newton and Haydock PCN has spent the past year strengthening its service to older people in the community

The changing environment for the Code and revalidation

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Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 9d

The changing environment for the Code and revalidation

#NMC #Nursesky #Nursing #GPNs #Primarycare #Revalidation

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The Code and revalidation are key foundations that underpin safe, effective and compassionate nursing and midwifery practice, says NMC's Donna O’Boyle