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School nurses to contact GPs

School nurses in Wandsworth are beginning to contact local GPs about children at their schools who are classed as very obese, as identified by the National Child Measurement Programme.
Nurses will care under Francis shake-up

In a bid to inject more compassion into nursing following the Francis Report student nurses are to work for up to a year as healthcare assistants with funding for doing so tied to their degree courses under plans announced as part of the government’s initial response to the Francis Report.
High quality, compassionate care for patients

Chief Nursing Officer Jane Cummings’ vision of high quality, compassionate care for patients may hinge on staffing levels, said Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary (pictured).
Nurses gain time with haemophilia app

A new range of mobile healthcare apps for nursing and patient self-care has been launched by Crimson Tide, a provider of business software.
NICE seeks nurses for technologies group

The Royal College of Nursing is encouraging members to get involved in the work of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Demelza’s Professionals Open Day could change the way you work

The number of nurses entering the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has been steadily declining since 2007 prompting charities and other organizations to find new ways of recruiting nurses and allied health professionals.
New films explain Health and Social Care Act

The Royal College of Nursing has published new online resources on the Health and Social Care Act.
Nursing and Care Quality Forum make recommendations to Prime Minister

The Nursing and Care Quality Forum's initial recommendations to the Prime Minister have been published.
The EFN Publishes Report on the Impact of the Financial Crisis on Nurses and Nursing

Comparative overview of 34 European countries provides valuable insights into a healthcare system under pressure and illustrates current and future challenges
RCN welcomes major step forward for learning disability nursing across the UK

The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed a new report that sets out the challenges and work required to ensure there are enough specialised nurses to provide good quality nursing for people with learning disabilities.