Unemployment sparked by credit crunch will increase pressure on NHS, warns RCN

The RCN has called on the government to work to prevent NHS services being ‘swamped’ because of rising unemployment as a result of the credit crunch.

Male cancer awareness scheme launched

A new scheme to educate men about the risks of ‘male’ cancers is being launched today by health secretary Andy Burnham.

Obese women less likely to become pregnant

Obese women could be 28% less likely to become pregnant than their healthy counterparts, US scientists have found.

NMC will take pandemic 'into account' in complaints against nurses - Nursing Times

NMC will take pandemic 'into account' in complaints against nurses Nursing Times A letter sent last week from the Department of Health to trusts said that the first supplies of swine flu vaccine would reach NHS acute hospitals from 21 ...

CQC urges action on basic nursing skills and cleanliness lapses at Essex trust

A damning report on the state of care at Basildon and Thurrock hospital has prompted the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to seek urgent remedial action.