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Registration now open for practical diabetes technology course in Leicester
A practical course targeted at healthcare professionals looking to improve their knowledge and confidence using diabetes technology is now open for registration.
Study shows falling numbers are gaining District Nurse Specialist Practitioner qualifications
The Queen’s Nursing Institute’s latest review of District Nurse education has revealed a decline in the numbers gaining District Nurse Specialist Practitioner qualifications.
Brooklands cancer patient praises The Christie’s ‘at home’ treatment service
A foster carer from Brooklands in Trafford, who has given a home to hundreds of young people, Is now having cancer treatment in the comfort of his own armchair, thanks to an innovative service from The Christie.
Community rehabilitation support set to expand with permanent closure of ward in Grantham
More people in Lincolnshire will be supported to get back to living independently, with the expansion of community mental health rehabilitation support for people with severe and long-term mental health difficulties..
Nursing in the community careers roadshow
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a nursing in the community careers roadshow.
New community nursing Field Specific Standards published
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has published the first six Field Specific Standards for Specialist Practitioner Qualifications.
Major type 1 diabetes survey to tackle ‘unanswered questions’ about condition
People with type 1 diabetes, their families, carers and healthcare professionals involved in their care have been urged to take part in a new survey which will shape future research and help improve the management of the condition.
Team keeping children out of hospital shortlisted for award
A team of nurses treating children who would normally be in hospital in their own homes is up for a top accolade.
Building work to begin on island’s new community diagnostic centre
Building work for the new community diagnostic centre at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight will start next month.
Boost for district nurses will make it easier to receive care at home
Swansea Bay’s team of district nurses is set to expand, making it even easier for patients to be cared for at home.
Paediatric virtual ward marks important milestone
More than 400 children and young people have been supported to receive care from the comfort of their own homes in the first year of a Paediatric Virtual Ward being set up through The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
Upcoming webinar to showcase specialist post-graduate diabetes training programme in Leicester
Healthcare professionals looking to specialise in diabetes care have been invited to join a webinar to learn about a part-time post graduate training programme dedicated to managing the condition in a webinar next month.
LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare rolls out Careology with centralised triage system to support oncology patients
Nurses working for LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare will be the first to use Careology as part of a system to triage patients, enabling nurses to promptly assess individuals and ascertain their specific requirements for enhanced support or urgent medical attention.
Nurse named one of health service’s most impactful clinicians
A senior nurse at Sirona care & health, has been named one of the 75 most impactful nurses and midwives in the NHS.
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.