<![CDATA[Nursing Times]]> Follow Nursing Times, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/nursing-times Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:28:42 +0200 <![CDATA[Technology can make nurses’ lives easier, says Javid]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI1QJdZZno38taXKMm36c-X The planned digital transformation of the NHS has the potential to make nurses’ working lives easier, the health and social care secretary has told Nursing Times. Sajid Javid today unveiled the government’s latest “digital revolution” plan for the health and social care system in England,…

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:50:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI1QJdZZno38taXKMm36c-X <![CDATA[‘Frustrated’ nurses lobby trust for improved mileage rates]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIcCR788mBMUGw5Ur-z5Bww An NHS trust has been warned that more community nurses will be forced to leave if it does not improve its mileage reimbursement rates. Nurses at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have sent a collective letter to their employer demanding that it matches the mileage…

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:04:28 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIcCR788mBMUGw5Ur-z5Bww <![CDATA[‘Nursing as a profession has some way to go to understand the dynamics of racism’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlKBasQAK9YJUkoy9CZgXDJO

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlKBasQAK9YJUkoy9CZgXDJO <![CDATA[Networking scheme helps minority ethnic nurses to thrive]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlLKZr4pVewNUHCrAHWlao0B Nurses from minority ethnic backgrounds, who had been made to feel “worthless” in their organisations and had grown weary of trying to progress in their careers without success, have been supported through a scheme that seeks to break down barriers and empower staff to challenge…

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:26:44 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlLKZr4pVewNUHCrAHWlao0B <![CDATA[Education on gender diversity needed ‘to fill the gaps’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlLdyJ9_kL3uHUZPHFZJLI3I Liz Curr describes her perspective in healthcare as “very unique”, as a trans woman who has been both a nurse and a patient in the NHS. She is using this position to champion education on trans and gender diversity issues and has implemented training to…

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:18:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlLdyJ9_kL3uHUZPHFZJLI3I <![CDATA[‘The reduction 
of health inequalities will now be a measure of success’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlISmPp3vMBb468qfTAM-Smm

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of health inequalities will now be a measure of success’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:00:28 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlISmPp3vMBb468qfTAM-Smm <![CDATA[‘There is such a long way still to go to effect equality’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIk3hI_-qAIHiVCAQLB0bf5

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIk3hI_-qAIHiVCAQLB0bf5 <![CDATA[Lack of nurses prevents reopening of minor injuries unit]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlKhxN9RNJV8HASngkwrdsok Difficulties recruiting emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) are preventing a minor injuries unit in Greater Manchester from reopening to patients. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust was forced to suspend services at Altrincham Minor Injuries Unit in 2021 due to shortages of ENPs. “While we have been…

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:21:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlKhxN9RNJV8HASngkwrdsok <![CDATA[Specialist nurses call for more awareness of heart failure]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI5DQ-bnpo1_CVCAQLB0bf5

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:56:03 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI5DQ-bnpo1_CVCAQLB0bf5 <![CDATA[‘Chemotherapy nurses have a big responsibility’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlJS-TQfoHaxDmw5Ur-z5Bww

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:29 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlJS-TQfoHaxDmw5Ur-z5Bww <![CDATA[Mental health study finds nurses ‘forever altered’ by pandemic]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIpA5QaBDISM-ifqJurszLU Nurses have been “forever altered” by what they have seen and experienced during the coronavirus pandemic, the authors of a new study have warned. The research involved in-depth interviews with 27 nurses in the UK about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health…

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:15:46 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIpA5QaBDISM-ifqJurszLU <![CDATA[Nurse views sought on whistleblowing and patient violence policies]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlJxIh3brNSN2yRFMxTa8z4W The Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland has welcomed the launch of consultations on whistleblowing and violence and aggression in health and care settings. The consultations, announced by Northern Ireland’s health minister Robin Swann, will seek views on how health and social care staff…

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:24:56 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlJxIh3brNSN2yRFMxTa8z4W <![CDATA[Unions sceptical over plans to offer patients treatment in non-local area]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlLcugAXMvweYXCrAHWlao0B Patients in England are to be offered treatment in different parts of the country from where they live in a bid to drive down long waiting times – a move which has been described by health leaders as a symptom of failure to address workforce…

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:28:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlLcugAXMvweYXCrAHWlao0B <![CDATA[HEE chief nurse honoured with alumni award]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlJU15puTksLsnCrAHWlao0B The chief nurse of Health Education England (HEE) is to be honoured with an award by Birmingham City University. Professor Mark Radford will be honoured by the university for his services to the NHS, including the role he played heading the national NHS vaccine workforce…

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:45:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlJU15puTksLsnCrAHWlao0B <![CDATA[RCN Scotland urges members to reject 5% pay offer]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI60dArag9GwavLeqE6yv18 The Royal College of Nursing Scotland has urged its members to reject the Scottish Government's 5% pay offer in an upcoming ballot. The Scottish branch of the college has unveiled plans to consult its members on the proposed pay deal, which will cover the 2022-23…

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:27:01 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI60dArag9GwavLeqE6yv18 <![CDATA[Mental health reform: government sets out draft bill and funding]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlKJdOuhYh9q-le5jCclomp- The government has announced a draft bill on reforming mental health legislation, alongside a £150m package to help implement changes and ensure NHS patients receive “tailored services and support”. However, while NHS and nursing leaders have welcomed the update from ministers, they repeated warnings that…

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:25:49 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlKJdOuhYh9q-le5jCclomp- <![CDATA[‘Don’t underestimate the power of reflection’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI8B4PZ1EyBI6JCIqJppjfU

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:40:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlI8B4PZ1EyBI6JCIqJppjfU <![CDATA[‘Media coverage focused on "closed” general practice is tough and inaccurate’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIFBl9s3alCmoIAmcWJ0TmB

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:01:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIFBl9s3alCmoIAmcWJ0TmB <![CDATA[Prevent: the role of mental health nurses in counter-terrorism programmes]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIQ0Pv5I2eun4vmyuk5fxzE This article discusses the vital role of forensic mental health nurses within the counter-terrorism Prevent programme

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:18:28 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlIQ0Pv5I2eun4vmyuk5fxzE <![CDATA[Long Covid 2: supporting the mental and physical needs of patients]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlINx6rN9k6rs67VFky8BpXO Long Covid affects patients physically and mentally, requiring an integrated approach to care. This second article in the series looks at how to support patients’ holistic needs

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:59:42 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/PR6oHDxWVlINx6rN9k6rs67VFky8BpXO