Primary Health Care Magazine

Primary Health Care is a professional magazine released 10 times a year by RCNi, which is affiliated with the Royal College of Nursing. This magazine covers news, features, and clinical articles that pertain to community health nursing in the UK. You can access it in both print and digital versions.

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NHS managers agree to be regulated after Letby case

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Shruti Sheth Trivedi

Shruti Sheth Trivedi RCNi senior journalist NHS Employers says managers should not fear accountability or proposed duty of candour to build public confidence NHS managers have agreed they should be professionally regulated to boost the public’s confidence in them following the Lucy Letby case, saying there should be ‘no fear of accountability’. Nursing Children and Young People. 37, 3, 6-6. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.37.3.6.s2 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save...
Datix abuse and why your safety concerns are being downgraded

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Shruti Sheth Trivedi

Shruti Sheth Trivedi RCNi senior journalist Nurses say patient safety reports are often ignored or their seriousness minimised, even when reporting unsafe staffing or medication errors Nurses and other healthcare professionals are being asked to downgrade patient safety incidents on a frequent basis, according to nursing staff who spoke to us. Mental Health Practice. 28, 3, 9-11. doi: 10.7748/mhp.28.3.9.s3 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your...
Working overseas - how does reality compare with the dream?

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Jennifer Trueland

Jennifer Trueland Health journalist You may want to work abroad for better pay and lifestyle, but there are challenges too.
How NHS job freezes and bank pay cuts are hitting nurses

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Flavia Munn

Editorial Next Flavia Munn Editor, Nursing Standard Almost 7.5 million people are waiting for NHS treatment in England, where the service has just shy of 27,500 nursing vacancies. There are thousands of vacancies in the other UK nations too; in Northern Ireland, vacancies for nursing posts are the highest of all staff groups. At 1,185, they represent 21% of total vacancies. Nursing Standard. 40, 5, 5-5. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.5.5.s1 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe...
Know the risks and your rights if you are working while pregnant

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Claire Read

Claire Read Health journalist Employers’ duty on risk assessments, advice on prioritising your own well-being, when to notify your boss and knowing the right time to stop The everyday challenges of working life as a nurse take on a different dimension during pregnancy. It can bring greater safety risks that evolve in unpredictable ways. Nursing Standard. 40, 5, 12-13. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.5.12.s4 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three...
Appraisal coming soon? Here’s how to prepare

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Nick Evans

Careers Previous Next Nick Evans Health journalist Appraisals offer a chance to review the previous year and set objectives – but what does a good appraisal look like? An appraisal provides an opportunity to review the previous year, give and receive feedback, and agree objectives, as well as identify development needs for the coming year. Appraisal processes are drawn up locally between employers and trade unions, so they do vary. They will normally be held with your line manager and ideally...
Breast cancer death rates set to fall for all age groups in UK

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Jennifer Sprinks

According to a new study, mortality rates will decline this year in the UK, but will rise for over-eighties in the European Union Death rates from breast cancer will fall this year in every age group in the UK, according to a study published in the Annals of Oncology journal. Cancer Nursing Practice. 24, 3, 6-6.
Feeling rusty about some skills? Time for a refresh

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Erin Dean

Erin Dean Health journalist Nurses can brush up on their clinical skills by accessing refresher courses, supervised practice or simulations Keeping up to date is enshrined in nursing, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code stating that all registrants must maintain the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective practice. Cancer Nursing Practice. 24, 3, 15-16. doi: 10.7748/cnp.24.3.15.s9 Want to read more? Already have access? Log in or Subscribe today and save 50% on your...
Best care for people to live longer with or beyond cancer

1 week ago | journals.rcni.com | Jennifer Sprinks

Jennifer Sprinks Editor, Cancer Nursing Practice At RCNi, publisher of Cancer Nursing Practice, our aim is to be the lifelong learning partner of nurses, students and healthcare support staff.
Exploring the effects of delivering CPR on nurses’ mental health and well-being

3 weeks ago | journals.rcni.com | Gillian Fitzpatrick

Gillian Fitzpatrick Registered nurse, NHS Golden Jubilee, Glasgow, Scotland Why you should read this article: • To better understand the effects of delivering CPR on nurses’ mental health and well-being • To read about the experiences and coping strategies of nurses involved in CPR • To acknowledge the need for effective stress-reduction strategies for nurses involved in CPR Nurses are often first responders to patients in cardiac arrest and therefore have a critical role in delivering...