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A nurse looking glum. Nearly three in four nursing staff said they feel undervalued in their role.

Nurses feel unable to progress their careers while roles become more complex, survey shows

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Degree apprenticeship: nursing associate with patient

Unique course could see nursing associates qualify as registered nurses in fastest time ye

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Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust was criticised by a coroner for not following senior nurses’ recommendation to make medicines administration refresher training mandatory for nurses
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A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine

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Bassetlaw Hospital sees fewer very sick patients, says trust

Trust says it wants nurses to see more complex patients but nurses fear losing their unit<

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust staff in their new colour-coded uniforms

Staff at one NHS trust prefer scrubs for their comfort, breathable material and practicali

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Employers undervalue their worth and force them to choose between well-being and work

Analysis

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A toilet sign with images for female and male and the word ‘Unisex’

Workplaces remain unsure how to apply equality law, as wait for new guidance continues

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Woman with dark circles under her eyes illustrated lying sleepless in a bed that floats in a starry sky

Experts reveal practical steps you can take if you’re having trouble sleeping

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Nurse role re-banding: a nurse sits with her laptop, poring over paperwork

Practical tips on what to do if you think your role and competencies are being undervalued

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NHS league tables: illustration of five hospital buildings colour coded and rated with the words excellent, good, average, poor and bad written underneath

We look at what defines high and low performance, and what it means for staff on wards

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Employment tribunal: nurse facing a tribunal panel

The success rate of tribunals, how much money may be awarded, and what claims can be about

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Nurse volunteers: (left to right) NHS nurse Peter Howie, advanced nurse practitioner and primary care nurse  Sarah Allen, and senior hospital matron Peter Hollely

How volunteering to use your nursing skills can open up experiences and opportunities

Clinical update

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Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical woun

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Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus

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Updated guidance covers children with a tracheostomy or respiratory difficulties

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Updated RCN resource also includes information on pregnancy, continence and sexual health

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Up to 3,000 people with learning disabilities set to benefit from ‘life-changing’ device

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Prescribing

Updated online resource is a step-by-step guide for nurses considering a prescribing cours

Policy briefing

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Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes

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Picture shows two medics in discussion. Lack of personal protective equipment allows nurses to take a decision to protect themselves, RCN guidance says.

The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inade

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Picture shows mental health professional sitting at a table with a woman with Down’s syndrome woman. A national framework in Ireland aims to provide person-centred services for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.

Ireland targets services for those with learning disabilities and their families and carer

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Nurses meeting to discuss and reflect following a difficult situation

The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challengin

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Glove awareness week

RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their s

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People with learning disabilities are living longer but will have specific health needs

Research news

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Picture shows a child scratching himself. Relying too much on observed stereotypical and repetitive behaviour may result in incorrect diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in people with a learning disability and sensory impairments, a study suggests.

People with learning disability and sensory impairments can be wrongly diagnosed as autist

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Picture shows a young male who is autistic. Research shows nearly half of autistic children have anxieties specifically associated with autism and commonly related to sensory experiences.

Autistic children anxious over sensory experiences, phobias, unpredictability and change

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Picture shows an older woman talking to a therapist. A new study shows the wider lifestyle benefits associated with PBS-based approaches and the need to capitalise on these gains.

Study shows lifestyle benefits of PBS-based approaches and need to capitalise on these gai

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Picture shows a young male holding a smartphone. This article reports on a study showing social media presents opportunities for people with learning disabilities, but those supporting them must be alert to risks including cyberbullying and exploitation.

Use of social media presents opportunities, but also risks of cyberbullying and exploitati

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Picture shows a woman and a boy sitting on a hospital bed, reading a book together. Nurses interviewed about caring for children with learning disabilities in acute settings stressed the need to be adaptable and flexible

In interviews, nurses on acute paediatric ward stress need to be adaptable and flexible

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Parent peer support provides practical, social and emotional help

Journal scan

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Isolation and loneliness

More than 70% of young adults with learning disabilities reported

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Inequalities

Systematic review finds that people with learning disabilities were les

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Criminal

Study finds need to establish specialist forensic support teams to ensu

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A pioneering test has revealed a link between autism and damage to prot

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Two people talking in a training session

Of services where staff underwent training only 30% produced posit

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Close up of someone preparing to take a pill with a glass of water

Research raises concerns about a lack of guidelines and review of

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