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FNF unites with the Nightingale Fund
The Nightingale Fund and the Florence Nightingale Foundation have become one charity.
‘On the go’ diabetes education launched on Instagram
A new diabetes education service for healthcare professionals is now available on Instagram as part of a new project aiming to deliver “training on the go”.
Health benefits of sleep to be unveiled during live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place next week will look at the positive health impact of consistent, uninterrupted sleep in people with type 2 diabetes.
NHS virtual ward expansion will see thousands of children treated at home
Tens of thousands of children will be able to receive hospital-level care at home following an expansion of virtual wards.
£29.9m investment in Community Diagnostic Centres in Derbyshire
More than one million people living in Derbyshire will have access to five Community Diagnostic Centres by 2025, as part of a national £2.3 billion investment to reduce waiting times and provide care in communities.
RCN reveals results of its AGM
The Royal College of Nursing’s Annual General Meeting took place this week in Manchester and members reflected on a momentous year in the history of the organisation and the nursing profession.
The QNI launches new survey of District Nurse Team Leaders
The Queen’s Nursing Institute is calling on District Nurse Team Leaders in the UK to participate in the first major national survey of the profession since 2019.
Menarini becomes exclusive distributor for INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) and VOKANAMET® (fixed-dose combination of canagliflozin and metformin) in the UK
A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL has become the exclusive distributor for INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) and VOKANAMET® (a fixed-dose combination of canagliflozin and metformin) in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, where the products have obtained Pricing and Reimbursement Approvals.
Community nursing careers roadshow
A series of recruitment roadshows are being held to showcase the range of rewarding and skill enhancing roles available in community nursing with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation.
New resource to support Hospital at Home staff
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has revealed it has created a new learning resource to support staff looking to work within Hospital at Home.
New QNI NGS gardens and health projects
The Queen’s Nursing Institute and the National Garden Scheme have announced five new gardens and health projects led by nurses taking place in 2023.
Lead nurse honoured in NHS Top 75 list
An honorary nurse consultant in palliative care has been named by Nursing Times as one of the top 75 nurses and midwives who have contributed significantly to the NHS since its creation.
Save the date for Hypo Awareness Week 2023
Registration is now open for Hypo Awareness Week, which returns in just a few months’ time.
Education is ‘crucial’ in preventing type 2 diabetes cases rising past one billion by 2050
An international diabetes centre claims that education and prevention “serve as vital tools” in the mission against type 2 diabetes after experts have predicted the number of people living with the condition will more than double by 2050.
Leicester volunteers sought for UK’s largest health research programme
People living in Leicester are being urged to take part in a national health research programme which aims to create the most detailed “portrait” of people’s health in the UK.
Nurse who champions community services wins a Chief Nursing Officer Award
Two of Mersey Care’s most experienced nurses and their contribution to the NHS over their careers have been celebrated by being presented with Chief Nursing Officer Awards.
Oxleas Nursing Conference reveals its Nurse of the Year
A Community Children’s Nursing Team Manager has been honoured with a top award at a nursing conference.
Staff receive eye awareness training
Moorfields Eye Hospital has trained 24 local care staff in eye care through its new Eye Envoy Programme.
Urgent Community Response service wins national award
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has received a prestigious national award after being honoured for its work in preventing older people and adults with complex health needs from being admitted to hospital.
Nurses go up three hills and come down with a mountain of cash
A team of intrepid Oxford Health school nurses took on and completed one of the country’s toughest challenges to raise money for the Young Minds charity.