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5 June 2012
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‘Outstanding’ Cumbria nurse wins national award
Judith Brassington, a multiple sclerosis specialist nurse, has won a national award from a charity in recognition of her work. -
850,000 undiagnosed type 2 diabetes cases in Britain
Almost one in 70 people are living with undiagnosed diabetes and are running the risk of “devastating” complications, the UK’s leading diabetes charity said. -
A tool to measure levels of psychological distress
The distress thermometer is a quick screening tool used to measure psychological symptoms in patients with cancer. -
Cervical cancer screening hits 10-year low
Testing for cervical cancer among women in England has fallen to a 10-year low, a cancer charity said. -
Depression 'not helped by exercise'
A study into whether physical activity alleviates the symptoms of depression has found there is no benefit. -
Drug more likely to slow arthritish progression
New treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis could be made available after clinical trials showed a ‘striking and exciting’ breakthrough, it has been reported. -
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'Far too few' school nurses to expand flu vaccination
There are insufficient school nurses to deliver an expansion of the national influenza vaccination programme to include all children, immunisation experts have warned. -
How to speak confidently in public
Would you rather be bitten by a spider than speak in public? Why public speaking does not have to carry such venom -
HPA urges football fans to get measles vaccination
Football fans heading to the Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine next month have been urged to get measles vaccinations before travelling. -
'I had never written an essay before my nurse training'
I have almost completed my nurse training and I have two final essays to complete before July. -
'Interns' masking true state of nurse workforce, says RCN Scotland
There has been a slight increase in nurses working in Scotland, potentially marking an end a recent workforce slump – though unions remain doubtful. -
Involving patients in preventing infections
New guidance highlights the importance of patient and carer involvement in preventing healthcare-associated infections. -
Leading RCN activist to stand down
Royal College of Nursing council member and former council chair Sandra James is to stand down, it has been announced. -
Mid Staffs nurses disciplined for string of cannula incidents
Nurses at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust have been disciplined with one suspended after the trust revealed a patient had been discharged with a cannula left in their arm. -
NHS reforms spark loss of senior nurses who oversee quality and safety
The senior nurses who monitor quality and safety of hospital care have seen huge upheaval since the government announced its NHS reforms, an investigation reveals. -
North Bristol appoints nurse as interim chief executive
North Bristol Trust director of nursing Marie-Noelle Orzel is to take over as interim chief executive on 2 July. -
'Nurse leaders must be willing to devolve responsibility to others'
A leadership culture of trust and empowerment will boost levels of care, argues Chief Executive of the Institute of Leadership & Management, Charles Elvin -
Nurse-led minor injures unit to close in Suffolk
A nurse-led minor injuries service which treated 23,500 people a year is to close because it led to “increased demands and costs”. -
Nurses get in the Jubilee spirit
Nurses and other hospital staff around the country have been helping their patients – both young and old – to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this weekend. -
Nurses set to pass on skills in Malawi
Nurses, midwives and IT professionals are going to be given the chance to spend time in Malawi helping to boost maternal mortality in the developing county. -
Nurses to rotate mental and physical health roles
Mental health nurses in Norfolk are to swap roles with colleagues in acute hospitals and vice versa, as part of a new rotation programme. -
Patients to score GP surgeries online
A new points scoring system will allow patients to rate doctors’ surgeries. -
'Policy and practice must align to enable safe discharge at night'
We need national guidance on out-of-hours care to ensure people who are deemed fit for discharge are able to go home, argue Liz Lees and Philip Dyer. -
'Politicians still regard nursing as a good place to make savings'
Many of us will undoubtedly have spent some of the last few days looking back as part of the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. -
Sleep expert: top tips for night shift workers
We talk to sleep expert, Derk-Jan Dijk from Surrey University Sleep Centre, about how best to fit in down-time when working the night shift -
The big question: Is Mid Staffs a one-off or highlighting common problems across the UK?
The big question: Is mid staffs a one-off or highlighting common problems across the UK? What do you think? Add your comments and they could be published in the magazine -
Third of inpatient cardiac arrests preventable, says report
A third of inpatient cardiac arrests and subsequent resuscitation attempts can be prevented by improved practice such as better recognition of deteriorating patients, an investigation has found. -
Unison demands action over nurse needle injuries
The government is being urged to end the “horror” caused to NHS nurses, midwives and other health workers by injuries from needles. -
Warning on over-60s ignoring their health
A “worrying” number of people in their 60s are ignoring their health, a new study has found. -
Words from the wise: what can you learn from leaders around the world?
You can learn as much from the philosophy of a business guru or world-famous author as you can your line managers. Nursing Times shares some of its favourite inspirational quotes to motivate you as a leader
