Nurses feel unable to progress their careers while roles become more complex, survey shows
Newsroom
University of Nottingham says Sarah Gordy has challenged preconceptions about&nbs
A nurse has invented a game app to show people with learning disabilitie
Top academics in the field of learning disability nursing are calling fo
News
Unique course could see nursing associates qualify as registered nurses in fastest time ye
A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Trust says it wants nurses to see more complex patients but nurses fear losing their unit<
Staff at one NHS trust prefer scrubs for their comfort, breathable material and practicali
Employers undervalue their worth and force them to choose between well-being and work
Analysis
Workplaces remain unsure how to apply equality law, as wait for new guidance continues
Experts reveal practical steps you can take if you’re having trouble sleeping
Practical tips on what to do if you think your role and competencies are being undervalued
We look at what defines high and low performance, and what it means for staff on wards
The success rate of tribunals, how much money may be awarded, and what claims can be about
How volunteering to use your nursing skills can open up experiences and opportunities
Clinical update
Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical woun
Advice from NICE on how to care for patients with ongoing symptoms of the virus
Updated guidance covers children with a tracheostomy or respiratory difficulties
Updated RCN resource also includes information on pregnancy, continence and sexual health
Up to 3,000 people with learning disabilities set to benefit from ‘life-changing’ device
Updated online resource is a step-by-step guide for nurses considering a prescribing cours
Policy briefing
Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inade
Ireland targets services for those with learning disabilities and their families and carer
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challengin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their s
People with learning disabilities are living longer but will have specific health needs
Research news
People with learning disability and sensory impairments can be wrongly diagnosed as autist
Autistic children anxious over sensory experiences, phobias, unpredictability and change
Study shows lifestyle benefits of PBS-based approaches and need to capitalise on these gai
Use of social media presents opportunities, but also risks of cyberbullying and exploitati
In interviews, nurses on acute paediatric ward stress need to be adaptable and flexible
Parent peer support provides practical, social and emotional help
Journal scan
More than 70% of young adults with learning disabilities reported
Systematic review finds that people with learning disabilities were les
Study finds need to establish specialist forensic support teams to ensu
A pioneering test has revealed a link between autism and damage to prot
Of services where staff underwent training only 30% produced posit
Research raises concerns about a lack of guidelines and review of
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