Nurses could provide psychological support to diabetes patients

Training nurses to deliver psychological support to patients with type 2 diabetes could reduce waiting lists for specialist treatment, according to UK researchers.

Premature baby charity launches going-home pack for parents

Premature baby charity Bliss has launched a new going-home pack for parents of sick and premature babies.

Half of parents take children with minor illness to A&E for advice

Half of parents who take children with minor illnesses to A&E do it for better ‘self-care’ advice, according to latest nurse research.

Heatwave advice for patients with respiratory problems

New advice to help people with respiratory problems cope in a heatwave has been published by the Department of Health.

Scottish health secretary praises NHS staff for efforts against swine flu

NHS staff in Scotland have been praised for the efforts fighting the swine flu virus that has now infected at least four people in the country.

Facebook mental health jokes criticised by campaigners

Campaigners have criticised Facebook applications that make jokes about mental health problems and those that suffer from them.