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Joint hypermobility syndrome linked to increased risk of long Covid
People with generalised joint hypermobility, also known as being ‘double jointed’, may be at heightened risk of developing long Covid,…
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Excess weight in primary school girls linked to musculoskeletal issues
Primary school girls who are overweight or obese are more likely to see a GP at least once about musculoskeletal…
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Plans for £30m investment to tackle fitness to practise backlog
The nursing regulator has put forward a draft plan to make the biggest investment in fitness to practise (FtP) in…
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Fuel poverty scheme helping nurses to make ‘unbelievable difference’
A scheme that uses technology to identify and support respiratory patients who are at risk of fuel poverty has been…
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New guidance promotes student nurse placements in social care
Guidelines have been launched to encourage and support the development nationally of placements for student nurses and nursing associates in…
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Nurses practicing primarily in care homes ‘improve end-of-life care’
Nurses and other clinicians who specialise in working in care homes represent an important resource when it comes to improving…
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Why Are Nurses Leaving The Profession?
>>Listen to The Mass Exodus of Nursing: Why Are Nurses Leaving The Profession? With Dr. Wali Khan, DNAP, CRNA I’ve…
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Government backs ‘4D tech’ to prevent falls in social care settings
The government has announced that 4D mapping technology, which has the ability to detect falls using sensors and then automatically…
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Progress ‘critical’ on tackling racial discrimination in NHS
Nurses from a black and minority ethnic (BME) background are still far less likely to get hired or promoted –…
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Mental healthcare provider appoints new director of nursing
St Andrew’s Healthcare, which provides services for patients with complex mental health needs in the Midlands and South East of…
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