Registered nurses account for the largest professional group of independent prescribers and more than half of nurses in general practice are actively prescribing, a new report has found. Nuffield Trust’s new research report, Independent prescribing in the UK, reveals that nurses make up 69% of independent prescribers – 68,180 prescribers. This translates to around 8%...

Community nurses and other NHS staff will see mileage reimbursement rates increase for longer journeys, following the latest review of rates carried out by the NHS Staff Council. NHS Employers has confirmed that car mileage rates per mile for journeys over 3,500 miles will increase from 21p per mile to 36p per mile. The change...

Delayed diagnosis and undertreatment of eczema in patients with skin of colour remain a persistent challenge in primary care. Here, Dr Abi Pararajasingam explains how to recognise the signs and deliver more equitable care. Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is one of the most common inflammatory skin conditions encountered in primary care and community pharmacy. Yet...

A registered nurse caught advertising and in unlawful possession of prescription injectable medicines associated with cosmetic treatments has been fined. Nafeyka Chavdarova was fined £720 at Craigavon Magistrates Court in Northern Ireland last month after pleading guilty to nine charges relating to the unlawful possession of unlicensed prescription-only medicines intended for sa...

Appointment bookings are now open to patients eligible for this year’s spring Covid-19 booster programme. The national booking system opened on 7 April for appointments to be booked from 13 April. Patients can also book by calling 119 for free. The vaccine is available for patients who are 75 or older by 30 June, residents...