Lord Darzi heralds progress on quality pledges

Health minister Lord Darzi has pledged that ‘quality is well on its way to becoming the organising principle of the NHS’.

Model baby to help train nurses in CPR and other skills

Paediatric nurses in Southampton are to hone their skills by training on a new high-tech mannequin.  

New guide to ‘talking therapy’ issued by the Mental Health Foundation

A new guide that explains the different types of ‘talking therapy’ to people looking for psychological therapy has been published by the Mental Health Foundation.

Diabetes assessment tool cuts hospital stays

A tool to help nurses manage the care of inpatients with diabetes, particularly those admitted for non-diabetes related problems, has significantly improved patient care at an acute trust in the East Midlands.

University open day encourages degree level careers in nursing

A university in Scotland is to hold an open day this month to promote nursing degrees and careers.l

Swine flu cases confirmed in UK

Scottish Health Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the first swine flu cases in the UK

New cosmetic surgery show for Channel 4

Channel 4 are looking for nurses who have experience with cosmetic surgery