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Have your say on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards Code of Practice
Nurses have until 7 July to contribute to the consultation on proposed changes in England
12 May 2022
Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away
Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational
10 May 2022
Work-life balance in practice: overcoming negative thoughts in difficult times
Fight off the challenging news cycle and boost your mood by ‘planning’ happiness everyday
09 May 2022
Safe staffing is not a local issue – but England seems to have missed the memo
Legislated nurse-to-patient ratios are gaining support globally, so why not here?
05 May 2022
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Why it is important to talk about loneliness with young people
Ageing and its effect can contribute to chronic loneliness, but it is a myth that only older...
12 Apr 2022
Learning disability and autism training: why my son’s death will not be in vain
New programme will help staff improve their skills and confidence when delivering care
11 Apr 2022
Why support is vital for people starting a new life in a care home
Patients having to leave their homes and move into care need emotional support
05 Apr 2022
Coping after baby loss: why I set up a ‘safe space’ peer support group
A senior staff nurse explains how it helped her return to work after two miscarriages
31 Mar 2022
Electronic health records: what do I do if a patient requests access to their file?
Why being able to check this sensitive information is important for many service users
03 Mar 2022
Agency nurses and tax avoidance: if a scheme looks too good to be true, it probably is
HMRC’s advice on cutting loose of income tax arrangements that could land you in arrears
02 Mar 2022
Dementia care in non-specialist settings: what would you ask an expert?
Your questions for an Admiral Nurse could help create a user-friendly learning resource
22 Feb 2022
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Why a radical workforce review is needed for mental health
Can the number of nurses ever keep pace with demand on mental health services?
11 Feb 2022
Single-sex spaces: why we need a balanced discussion on women’s and trans rights
Call for the NMC to exit Stonewall’s diversity programme shows how polarised the debate is
16 Dec 2021
Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care
All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience
15 Dec 2021
Why ‘Seni’s law’ will help mental health units reduce dangers of restraint
The new law identifies topics that must be included in mental health staff training
10 Dec 2021
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
10 Nov 2021
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Nursing Awards: a truly global mental health practitioner of our times
Meet the winner of the Mental Health Nursing category of the RCN Nursing Awards 2021
12 Oct 2021
Mental health reforms must address racial disparities in experiences of care
Many black people’s first crisis interaction with the mental health sector involves police
11 Oct 2021