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Children in deprived areas more likely to need hospital tooth extraction
Children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely than those in more affluent areas…
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NICE set to back digital technology to aid ADHD diagnosis in children
Clinicians in England and Wales could soon have access to digital technology that can provide a quicker diagnosis of attention…
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Nurse’s children plead for end to violence against NHS staff
Violent attacks towards nurses and other healthcare staff at a group of hospitals in the North East of England have…
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Tributes paid to nurse leader who championed care of children
The nursing profession has been paying tribute to influential nurse leader Dame Professor Elizabeth Fradd, following her death on International…
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Poor mental health in children ‘spiralling out of control’
The government has been urged to invest in health visiting services, as nurse leaders warn that mental health problems among…
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Transdermal blood taking ‘reliable’ for children with diabetes
A less invasive method of taking blood samples from children with type 1 diabetes has been found to be a…
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Routine chickenpox vaccination for children advised in UK
Every child in the UK should receive a routine chickenpox vaccination, a committee which advises on immunisation has urged. The…
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New national approach to spotting deteriorating children
A new system for identifying when a child’s health is deteriorating is being rolled out across the NHS in England…
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How specialist nurse is advocating for undiagnosed children
A nurse who specialises in caring for children with undiagnosed conditions has told of the rewards and challenges of her…
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Charity establishing nurse role for medically complex children
A charity is establishing and expanding a new nursing specialism that is focused on supporting children with complex health conditions.…
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