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Suicide three times higher among community treated patients, study finds
Suicides among patients treated in crisis resolution and home treatment services are three...
06 Oct 2016
Elizabeth Anionwu shares that songs that shaped her life at Black History Month event
An Irish polka tune, fifties rock and roll and traditional African music were among the song...
06 Oct 2016
'Graffiti boards' and mystery shopper programmes used for patient feedback on...
The King's Fund charity has investigated local methods in the NHS for gaining patient...
06 Oct 2016
Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey 'stable' after being rushed to hospital
Nurse Pauline Cafferkey is said to be in a stable condition after she was hospitalised for a...
06 Oct 2016
Oncology nurse creates shower tool to help women check their breasts
An oncology nurse has developed a new tool for women to check their breasts.
06 Oct 2016
Not enough learning disability nurses for future patients
By 2021 the number of people with learning disabilities will increase by 14%, without the...
06 Oct 2016
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses urged
Take time to prepare for revalidation, learning disability nurses are warned.
06 Oct 2016
Book clubs to aid nurses with patients who have learning disabilities
Book clubs can help lessen anxiety about healthcare for those with learning disabilities.
06 Oct 2016
RCN publishes lone working guidance as almost half of community staff face abuse
The RCN's guidance gives tips for nurses on staying safe when working alone.
06 Oct 2016
New resource will help mental health nurses care for those with learning disabilities
A new resource will help mental health nurses to better support and care for people with...
06 Oct 2016
Learning disability nurses 'can change people’s perceptions'
A service user has said learning disability nurses can play a vital role in educating other...
05 Oct 2016
Exhibition charting public health nursing through the centuries opens at the RCN
A new exhibition charting public health nursing through the decades has opened at the RCN in...
05 Oct 2016
Learning Disability Mortality Review addressing premature deaths
People with learning disabilities are three times more likely to die from treatable causes...
05 Oct 2016
GPs’ role vital in care for people with learning disabilities, say nurses
GPs play vital role in improving care for people with learning disabilities, nurse leaders...
05 Oct 2016
Regional trauma centre boosts survival rates by more than half
More patients are surviving life-threatening injuries thanks to a regional trauma network.
05 Oct 2016
Too many people with learning disabilities being admitted to hospital, says lead nurse
Too many people with learning disabilities are still being admitted into hospital as...
05 Oct 2016
‘Watershed moment’ as junior doctors’ contracts rolled out
The controversial new contract for junior doctors in England will begin to be rolled out...
05 Oct 2016
Thousands sign petition urging rethink on NHS pay cap
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition urging the government to scrap a pay cap which...
04 Oct 2016