Nursing Times
Alice Coubrough

Stigma attached to mental health problems

5-Aug-2008
A new research revealed that nearly 90% of people suffering from mental health problems have been affected by stigma and discrimination.
Millions are at risk from undiagnosed diabetes

5-Aug-2008
Diabetes UK has warned that over half a million people in the UK may have type 2 diabetes and be unaware of it.
University to improve regions health care

5-Aug-2008
A professor at the University of Cumbria wants to reshape the future of public health in the area.
Funding fog for children’s hospices

5-Aug-2008
Following the government’s announcement to give £286m to adult end-of-life care, charities representing children’s palliative care services have questioned why the government is not funding the children’s palliative care strategy for England.
Homebase raises £1.55m for Marie Curie Nurses

5-Aug-2008
Homebase staff and customers have raised a total of £1.55m in fundraising for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Innovative group launches cancer campaign

5-Aug-2008
The Look A Head Cancer Campaign has been set up to raise awareness of the symptoms of head and neck cancer.
New online system for diabetes nurses

5-Aug-2008
A new referral system has been introduced to cut nurses’ paperwork and improve access for diabetes patients.
Acute sector: Princess Anne opens new cancer centre

5-Aug-2008
A major new cancer centre in Yorkshire was opened by HRH Princess Anne at an official opening ceremony this month.
Coalition calls for mental health champion

5-Aug-2008
A coalition of seven leading health organisations has called for the Prime Minister to appoint a Cabinet champion for mental health.
Cancer nurses to provide new support line

5-Aug-2008
A new telephone support service has been launched for breast and prostate cancer survivors.
A&E nurse trains staff for 2010 World Cup

1-Aug-2008
Celia Kendrick, a nurse at Peterborough District Hospital, has been training medical teams in South Africa in preparation for the World Cup in 2010.
Hospital admits cancer errors

31-Jul-2008
Administrative errors at a hospital led to 17 patients being given the all-clear – only to be told later that they still had cancer.
Drug could prevent long-term memory loss in Alzheimer's patients

31-Jul-2008
An Alzheimer’s drug could show long-term benefits for memory loss, a new study suggests.
Rise in malnutrition on NHS wards

30-Jul-2008
The number of patients starving on NHS wards has doubled in just two years, according to new figures.
Hand hygiene alone won't stop MRSA, says RCN

29-Jul-2008
The Royal College of Nursing has warned that hand hygiene alone will not reduce healthcare associated infections.
Fruit reduces diabetes risk

29-Jul-2008
A greater intake of fruit and vegetables may decrease the risk of diabetes, according to research.
Hospital telephone calls may get cheaper

28-Jul-2008
Patients may benefit from cheaper calls from their hospital beds after a company providing the services was taken over.
Breasts damaged by ill-fitting bras

28-Jul-2008
Women could be damaging their breasts through wearing ill-fitting bras, UK researchers have warned.
Olympians may use caffeine to boost medal chances

28-Jul-2008
Athletes are increasingly taking caffeine to enhance their performance, according to researchers.
Drugs increase life expectancy among HIV patients

25-Jul-2008
Antiretroviral treatment has increased life-expectancy of HIV patients by an average of 13 years, a study has shown.
Health secretary says obesity is society-wide issue

25-Jul-2008
Health secretary Alan Johnson has called for a ‘national movement’ to tackle obesity.
Minister calls for London's views on care for older people

24-Jul-2008
The government is asking Londoners to participate in a national debate on the future of the UK's care and support system for older people.
Nurses encouraged to take up research fellowships

22-Jul-2008
Nurses who want to take part in oncology research are being encouraged to apply for a range of charity fellowships tailored specifically for nursing.
Nurse to head up new school of health science

22-Jul-2008
A nurse academic has been appointed overall head of a new school of health sciences at Southampton University.
Nottingham lecturer wins prestigious award

22-Jul-2008
An associate professor at Nottingham University’s school of nursing has received a fellowship aimed at recognising individuals in higher education who make a significant impact on students’ learning experience.
Majority of HCAs feel undervalued

22-Jul-2008
HCAs should get great respect from other health professionals, according to the union Unison.
Government outlines latest efforts to curb booze culture

22-Jul-2008
Up to 6% of all hospital admissions are due to alcohol, finds data published to coincide with a consultation on tougher measures to control drinking in England.
HPV vaccine programme to be extended

22-Jul-2008
Around 300,000 additional girls are to be offered the vaccine against cervical cancer.
Legionnaires' scare at hospital

21-Jul-2008
A patient has been put into isolation at a hospital in Gloucestershire after being diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
Fewer children drink while underage

18-Jul-2008
Fewer underage children and young people are drinking alcohol, according to a government survey.
Nurse abused more than 20 patients

17-Jul-2008
A nurse at an eating disorders clinic had inappropriate sexual relationships with 23 vulnerable women over a period of 20 years, according to an investigation.
Nurse training aid for complex paediatrics

15-Jul-2008
Nurses have developed a new tool to support staff that care for children with complex health needs.
Guide for nurses who want to specialise in Parkinson's

15-Jul-2008
An ‘invaluable’ new training aid for nurses hoping to specialise in Parkinson’s disease has been launched.
Nurse cadet wins trust approval

15-Jul-2008
Kathryn Doherty, a second-year cadet nurse from Greater Manchester, has been commended for being ‘caring and conscientious’.
Concern over care for cancer survivors

14-Jul-2008
New research has revealed that around 2m people have survived cancer in the UK – prompting concerns about a lack of support for them from the NHS.
Hospital clamps its own ambulances

11-Jul-2008
A hospital in London has started clamping its own ambulances because it says drivers are violating parking rules.
Nurses oppose laser surgery deregulation

10-Jul-2008
Nurses and patient groups have called on the government to reconsider plans to deregulate cosmetic laser surgery.
National guidance issued on treating sickle cell

9-Jul-2008
England’s first ever standards for the care of adults with sickle cell anaemia have been launched today.
Poor knowledge of link between smoking and bladder cancer risk

9-Jul-2008
Half of all bladder cancer cases are caused by smoking cigarettes, warn US researchers.
Scottish hospitals to get nutrition champions

9-Jul-2008
Nutrition champions are to be appointed across Scotland to improve nutritional standards in hospitals, ministers have announced.
National awards for hospital cleaners announced

8-Jul-2008
Prime minister Gordon Brown has launched a new set of awards to recognise the work of hospital cleaners.
Ministers unveil extra investment in charity cancer nursing

8-Jul-2008
The Department of Health is investing an £4.5m in a new hospice as part of extra funding for Marie Curie Cancer Care nursing services.

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