Carolyn Scott

3 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott

Nursing in Practice wants to hear from all nurses in general practice about the most pressing issues the profession is facing as we launch our new survey that we hope will influence the NHS and Government. Related Article: What nursing roles are now included in the ARRS? We would like to hear from as many nurses in general practice as possible about issues including premises, burnout and assisted dying among other things. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes.

3 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott |Ruth Oshikanlu

The long-term effects of Covid-19 and long Covid remain pressing challenges for mothers, infants, children, and health visitors in the UK, says nurse Dr Ruth Oshikanlu Over five years have passed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet its effects continue to impact lives, particularly for those suffering from long Covid. I contracted Covid-19 in March 2020 while working as an agency health visitor in north London.

4 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott |Helen Quinn

People from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience prolonged Covid-19 symptoms, a new study has found. Researchers at King’s College London (KCL) found that pre-existing social inequalities affect recovery from Covid-19. Specifically, social factors such as education level, financial stability, and the areas where people live significantly influenced whether individuals reported recovery from the virus more than a year after infection.

4 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott

There is an urgent need to address ‘stark health inequalities’ for Black African and Black Caribbean communities in the UK, a report by the Partnership for Black People’s Health (PBPH) has said. The findings highlight the role of community engagement in healthcare through culturally appropriate health interventions, greater representation, and Black-led initiatives within healthcare.

1 month ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott |Helen Quinn

A study found that smoking rates in the North of England have declined faster than in other regions, narrowing the gap in smoking prevalence across the country. Researchers at University College London (UCL) say that smoking rates in the North are now as low as in the South. They found that regions such as the North East, which had ‘sustained tobacco control activity’ programmes encouraging people to quit, saw the greatest reductions in smoking. The findings are published in Addiction.