Megan Ford

London

News Editor at Nursing in Practice

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Practice nurses concerned over ‘strain’ on NHS caused by surgeries abroad

2 days ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

General practice nurses (GPNs) are ‘often’ seeing patients who have experienced issues or complications after having surgery abroad, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress has heard. Those among the profession are reportedly concerned that the impact of what has been described as ‘health tourism’ – where patients are opting for cheaper, private treatments aboard – is ‘causing a strain’ on the NHS.
Government to ‘end’ overseas recruitment of care workers

3 days ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The recruitment of care workers from overseas is set to ‘end’ under plans announced by the government. The news has been condemned by nursing and social care leaders who have described the measure as ‘pandering and scapegoating’. Today the government has published its Immigration White Paper – detailing its plans to ‘bring down historically high levels of net migration’.
Practice nursing ‘the forgotten career’, RCN Congress told

4 days ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

A lack of awareness or understanding about the role of general practice nurses (GPNs) means it is often a ‘forgotten career’ option, a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) conference has heard. The RCN Congress got underway this morning on International Nurses Day with a discussion on the importance of raising the profile of nursing as a ‘positive career’.
‘Nurse’ title to be protected in law, government announces

4 days ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The government is set to introduce new legislation to protect the job title ‘nurse’ and ensure only those with the relevant qualifications and registration can use it, it has been announced. The move will see it become a criminal offence to use the title without the right Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration and could see anyone who violates this facing ‘a hefty fine running into the thousands of pounds’.
Community nurses call for more ‘GP back-up’ in palliative care decisions

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

Community nurses have reported feeling ‘obliged’ to take on an extended role within palliative care to cover work formerly done by GPs, but without additional pay, consultation or acknowledgement, according to a new study. Research published in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) suggested that an increase in GP remote working and ‘workforce diversification’ within general practice was leaving community nurses feeling inadequately supported when it comes to end-of-life care.
‘Inadequate’ general practice nursing workforce data must be addressed

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The collection of general practice nursing workforce data in Scotland is ‘inadequate’ and must be improved to ensure appropriate planning and investment for the sector, a new report has urged. The Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN’s) latest annual workforce report has warned that over the last 12 months the pressures on Scotland’s health and care system and its ongoing nursing workforce crisis ‘have shown little sign of improvement’.
Researchers find many more ME/CFS patients in England than previously reported

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

There are two-thirds more people in England with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) than previously thought, researchers have reported. A revised estimate predicts there are around 404,000 people affected by ME/CFS – 62% higher than the previously accepted figure of 250,000. The team at the University of Edinburgh used NHS data from more than 62 million people in England to identify those diagnosed with ME/CFS or post-viral fatigue syndrome.
NICE approves once-a-day pill linzagolix for endometriosis

2 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

A second at-home treatment for endometriosis, linzagolix, has been approved for use on the NHS in England. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approval of the once-a-day pill follows the approval of relugolix combination therapy in March. Linzagolix will be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments for endometriosis have been unsuccessful – estimated to benefit more than a thousand women each year.
37% of GP nursing staff say they ‘never’ have clinical supervision

2 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

More than a third of general practice nursing staff say they ‘never’ have clinical supervision, according to an exclusive survey. Some practice nurses said supervision opportunities were often only part of their annual appraisal, while others suggested they had not had time for formal reflection for several years. These were the findings of a Nursing in Practice survey of 280 general practice nursing staff carried out last month.
‘Significant’ changes to childhood vaccination schedule announced

2 weeks ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The government has confirmed a raft of ‘significant’ changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, including a new routine appointment at 18 months. Recommended shifts in a number of vaccination timings, the first of which will come into force in July, have been triggered by the discontinuation of the Mentorix Hib/Men C vaccine that until now has been offered in children turning a year old.