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Latest news for primary care nurses
Government suffers NHS bill defeat
The government suffered its first defeat on highly contentious plans to reform the health service just hours after the Prime Minister mounted a passionate defence of the shake-up.
Hospitals 'should display food hygiene ratings'
Food hygiene ratings should be prominently displayed in all hospitals, a report by Welsh assembly members claims.
Zinc supplements 'can reduce child pneumonia death rate'
Young children with pneumonia should be prescribed zinc supplements to substantially reduce their risk of dying, a study suggests.
Soft drinks 'increase asthma risk'
A link between asthma and high levels of soft drink consumption has been suggested by researchers in Australia.
Nurses to spread vitamin D news to pregnant women and parents
Health professionals have been urged to make pregnant women, the over-65s and parents of young children aware of the risks of vitamin D deficiency.
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Did you miss our webchat today about C4's "Confessions of a Nurse"? Read it again
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RCN: CCGs should not appoint inexperienced nurses to board roles
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GPs failing on new standard for practice nurse training
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Scrapping health bill could save 6,000 nursing posts, says Labour
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Manuka honey 'has wound-healing qualities'
Nursing practice, clinical research
"You feel that your life has been cut short"
Community nurses can support patients with arthritis by providing consistent care
Helping survivors to adjust after cancer
As the number of people living with or beyond cancer is growing, nurses have a crucial role in helping them adjust to their new lives after their treatment
Leading change: 3 - implementation
How to pilot, implement and review a change and make sure it is sustainable
