Nursing in Practice

Nursing in Practice is a British magazine and website that comes out every two months, specifically for nurses in primary care. It features news and insights on various clinical and health policy issues, including areas like cardiac health, dermatology, diabetes, and respiratory care. Published by Cogora (formerly known as Campden Health), the magazine can be requested by any primary care nurse. In addition to the print edition, there is a website that stores past articles and provides daily updates, comments, polls, surveys, and videos. The site also includes a weekly news newsletter. Notably, in December 2011, Nursing in Practice reported that the legal expenses for negligence lawsuits against nurses had increased threefold over five years.

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Sleep problems could double risk of dementia in later life

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott

People diagnosed with sleep disorders are at a significantly higher risk of developing dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions later in life, new research shows. The study revealed strong associations between sleep disorders and several major neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), vascular dementia, general dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Overactive bladder - what nurses in primary care need to know

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott

Continuing our series showcasing highlights from our Nursing in Practice 365 event sessions, continence nurse specialist Jane Simpson outlines the principles of overactive bladder management and how nurses can support patients to control the condition. It is estimated that 12-14% of the population are affected by an overactive bladder (OAB): about one in 6 people.
Abdominal body fat is a higher risk for developing psoriasis

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott

Centrally stored body fat is more strongly linked to an increased risk of psoriasis than overall body fat, a study has revealed. Researchers led by King’s College London found that the location of body fat, rather than just overall body mass, plays a critical role in the likelihood of developing psoriasis. Women with high levels of abdominal fat were most at risk.
The complex conundrum of nurse retention in general practice

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott

Dr Helen Anderson led a recent study about cultural and structural issues affecting the retention of nurses in general practice. Here she discusses the findings, and suggests how retention issues of nurses could be addressed. Imagine working in a general practice where GP employers proactively rewarded nurses with pay, terms and conditions that matched their abilities as highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals?
Supporting the development of advanced nursing skills in community nursing

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Carolyn Scott

Malaika Eparh, community specialist practice programme lead and senior lecturer at University College Birmingham, describes the thinking behind two new MSc courses for community nurses, and comments on a recent announcement removing funding for level 7 apprenticeships. The face of healthcare is changing.
Welsh GP practices will be asked to confirm pay uplift is given to nurses

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

GP practices in Wales will be asked by the Welsh Government to confirm that any agreed pay uplift has been passed on to general practice nurses (GPNs). It comes as the Welsh Government has accepted a 4% pay uplift for GPs for 2025/26, as per the recommendations of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration. The Welsh Government is expected to enter negotiations for the 2025/26 GP contact over the summer.
‘No clear message’ from government on GPN pay, says RCN

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The government has been criticised for its lack of ‘clear’ messaging around a pay rise for general practice nurses (GPNs) for 2025/26. RCN England director Patricia Marquis also stressed that ‘guarantees’ must be put in place to ensure any uplift to the pay element of the GP contract will translate into a pay rise for general practice nursing staff this year.
RCN clarifies nursing support worker roles with new definitions

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has set out new definitions for nursing support worker roles, separating them into two levels in a bid to offer ‘greater clarity’. This comes as the RCN recognised instances where staff have been expected to work ‘beyond their defined roles’ or ‘outside their scope of practice’. The two levels set out by the RCN are: Supportive level – includes health care assistants, health care support workers and equivalent roles.
Latest flu vaccine uptake data reveals 'mixed picture'

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The influenza vaccine is estimated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to have prevented around 96,000 to 120,000 people from being hospitalised in England last winter. However, the UKHSA’s annual figures show contrasting vaccine uptake rates for 2024-25 across eligible groups, including what have been described as ‘worryingly low uptakes’ within some vulnerable groups. Flu vaccine uptake in those aged 65 and over was 74.9% – just short of the World Health Organization 75% target.
Funding axe for Level 7 apprenticeships ‘shuts off important career route’ for nurses

1 week ago | nursinginpractice.com | Megan Ford

The government’s decision to remove funding for Level 7 apprenticeships for people aged 22 and older undermines its own ambition to shift care from hospitals to the community, nursing leaders have warned. The Department for Education announced the move, due to be implemented in January 2026, as part of a shake-up that will see apprentice levy funding ‘rebalanced towards training at lower levels, where it can have the greatest impact’.