Resuscitation in mental healthcare

A NPSA Rapid Response Report outlines how to reduce the risk of choking and cardiac/respiratory arrest in learning disability and mental health units

Nurse death not linked to bullying

An inquest into the suicide of a Bolton nurse who said she was bullied by colleagues shortly before she hanged herself has found “no direct link” between her claims and her death.

Labour's fixation with control is strangling everyone - Times Online

Labour's fixation with control is strangling everyone Times Online Seeing a dying parent neglected in a new hospital because their named nurse isn't present, and no one else cares, shapes our view of the NHS more profoundly ... and more �

Future CNO role undecided

England will continue to have a chief nursing officer - but uncertainty remains over the nature of the role.

Trust appoints new chief nurse - Buckinghamshire Advertiser

Trust appoints new chief nurse Buckinghamshire Advertiser BUCKS Hospital NHS Trust has appointed a new chief nurse and director of patient care standards. Lynne Swiatczak has more than 30 years' experience in the ...

Mid Staffordshire inquiry findings due today

A Government-commissioned inquiry is to publish the results of its probe into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, which was found to be promoting appalling standards of care.

Patients get care in cupboards and kitchens, say nurses - BBC News

The Guardian

Patients get care in cupboards and kitchens, say nurses BBC News "As pressures inside the NHS start to rise due to budget cutbacks, it is vital that nurses and other healthcare staff are confident that their concerns over ... Patients routinely treated in mop cupboards and corridors, nurses' survey saysTimes Online Despite Labour's billions, nurses say patients are STILL treated in kitchens ...Daily Mail Hospital patients routinely treated in storerooms, survey showsThe Guardian Metro -The Sun -The Press Association all 10 news articles �

Calls for minimum alcohol price

Minimum pricing for alcoholic drinks, mandatory health warnings on labels and a rise in tax on spirits should be introduced to stem a “shocking” rise in alcohol misuse in England, an MPs’ report has said.

MHRA issues wheelchair safety warning

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a warning about a brand of wheelchair that it says could leave patients at greater risk of injury if used as a seat in a vehicle.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital celebrates International Nurses’ Day

A poem and “best dressed” ward competition, live music and free beauty sessions were among the activities Birmingham Children’s Hospital put on to thank its dedicated staff as part of the International Nurses’ Day celebrations.

Parliamentary group hits out at lack of support for ME sufferers

An all-party parliamentary group has criticised the provision of services for people with myalgic encephalopathy (ME)

Nurses say technology can cut lost time - E-Health Insider

Nurses say technology can cut lost time E-Health Insider Time spent finding missing equipment and misplaced patient records are costing the NHS an estimated £1 billion a year in wasted nurses time. ...

Marie Stopes defends sexual health TV commercial

Marie Stopes has defended a television advert on sexual health that provoked more than 1,000 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority.

Use of long acting contraception rises - Nursing Times

Use of long acting contraception rises Nursing Times Nursing Times magazine and nursingtimes.net are your portals to all things nursing. With the a finger on the pulse of the NHS and the wider nursing ...

Internet addiction increases depression risk

New research suggests that some teenagers could become depressed and anxious as a result of internet addiction.

Swine flu warning over EU working time laws

New EU laws that restrict the number of hours junior doctors are allowed to work could wreak havoc in the NHS if a second wave of swine flu breaks out in the autumn, medics have warned.

Senior nurses must be fully responsible for nursing numbers and quality of care

Directors of nursing and other senior nurses must be “fully accountable” for the quality of nursing in their service or organisation, according to the Prime Minister’s Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery.

'We always said a pandemic was not a matter of if, but when' - guardian.co.uk

'We always said a pandemic was not a matter of if, but when' guardian.co.uk Andrew Brown, a nurse who normally works as a clinical educator elsewhere in the primary care trust, is co-ordinating the volunteer effort to staff the ...

Men more likely to suffer memory problems

A new study published has found that men are more likely to suffer problems with memory and thinking as they age compared with women.

Mothers 'most anxious after five months'

The most anxious time for new mothers is around five months and one week after their baby is born, recent studies suggest.

NHS sets out massive programme of swine flu vaccination for children in ... - Cambs 24

Cambs 24

NHS sets out massive programme of swine flu vaccination for children in ... Cambs 24 If you are concerned that this may apply to your child, you should talk to your GP or practice nurse who will advise on which vaccine should be given. ... and more �

Nursing directors defend profession over failure to hit single sex ward target

Nursing directors have blamed inadequate buildings rather than nurses’ lack of commitment for some trusts failing to meet the target on delivering same sex accommodation.

Acute trusts rely on nurses to earn quality payments

Trusts are staking around £280m a year on the ability of nurses to help hit local targets, a Nursing Times investigation has revealed.

BABY SAVED BY NHS ERROR - UK Express

BABY SAVED BY NHS ERROR UK Express A nurse picked him up and laid him on my chest and he opened his big blue eyes and looked at me for the first time. “At that moment I just felt everything ... and more �

UK on swine flu alert

Health experts in Britain are on high alert and government officials have met for emergency discussions after reports of cases in countries including the US, Spain and New Zealand.

High court gives NMC power to reinstate nurse on to register

The NMC has, for the first time, been granted the power to reinstate a nurse previously struck off the nursing register.

NHS missed target on chlamydia screening, says watchdog - guardian.co.uk

NHS missed target on chlamydia screening, says watchdog guardian.co.uk Anne Milton, the shadow health minister who is an ex-nurse, accused the government of "throwing money at a problem without any real thought [and] abject ... and more �

Nurse home visits help paediatric asthma care

A study has found half of children who suffer from asthma could be saved from having more serious treatment for their condition if they are visited at home by nurses.

Drinking alcohol can 'reduce severity' of arthritis - BBC News

Daily Mail

Drinking alcohol can 'reduce severity' of arthritis BBC News Patients completed a detailed questionnaire, had X-rays and blood tests, and a nurse examined their joints. Dr James Maxwell, consultant rheumatologist and ... Alcohol reduces the severity of rheumatoid arthritisPhysOrg.com A regular tipple may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptomsScotsman all 36 news articles �

U-turn as NICE approves Sutent kidney cancer drug

A U-turn by the drugs watchdog NICE means kidney cancer patients in England could soon have their lives extended by months through the use of Sutent, a previously rejected course of treatment

The high impact actions for nursing and midwifery 3: staying safe, preventing ... - Nursing Times

The high impact actions for nursing and midwifery 3: staying safe, preventing ... Nursing Times ... chief nurse and director of clinical standards and workforce, NHS South Central; Lynne Maher, DProf, MBA, RGN, is interim director for innovation, NHS ...

Cleanliness and infection control lacking at Mid Staffs, say witnesses

Many witnesses told the inquiry into care failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust about a lack of cleaning on wards, leaving patients in a dirty state.

Childhood obesity rates expected to fall

The rapid rise in child obesity may be levelling off, according to figures.

Chronic pain patients trapped in 'ongoing cycle' of suffering

The majority of patients who suffer from chronic pain are still in moderate to severe pain after a year of treatment, latest survey results suggest.

NMC to encourage 90,000 nurses to rejoin register in fight against swine flu

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is to encourage thousands of nurses with lapsed registrations to rejoin the register to help out in a resurgence of the swine flu pandemic.

Nurse specialists take initiative to show their value to NHS

Nurse specialists are developing a tool to demonstrate their clinical and financial value to trusts in order to ward off the erosion of their role as the NHS seeks to make massive savings.

Nurse gets life sentence for giving fatal heroin dose to son

A trainee nurse has been given a life sentence for administering a fatal dose of heroin to her son, who had been severely injured in a car crash.

MHRA issues alert over airway device

The MHRA has issued a medical device alert for an airway device that could break, interrupting patient ventilation until replaced.

E-prescription system up and running in Scotland

The UK’s first national e-prescription system has gone live across Scotland.

Study casts doubt on on five-a-day cancer theory

A European study of cancer and nutrition has found only a “modest” link between the claim that five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can stave off cancer.

Motion moves to protect nursing diploma

UNISON will fight to protect nurse training following a motion carried unanimously at its health conference in Harrogate.

Staff given 'wrong protective masks' for swine flu - Chartered Management Institute

Staff given 'wrong protective masks' for swine flu Chartered Management Institute One NHS worker from Swansea, who asked not to be named, said: "We were all given masks but then they sent out a letter to everyone to say they were the ...

School nurse numbers decrease

The number of school nurses and health visitors in England has fallen in the past six months, figures from the NHS Information Centre show.

'Bulldog clip' that can fix a leaky heart: new procedure that saved cardiac ... - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

'Bulldog clip' that can fix a leaky heart: new procedure that saved cardiac ... Daily Mail On March 16, she visited A&E at Charing Cross Hospital, in Hammersmith, West London, now part of the Imperial College NHS Trust where she had once worked, ...

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New anaesthetic medication safety tray

Vernacare has developed a single-use anaesthetic safety tray to reduce operating theatre error and advance standards of infection prevention.

NHS Surrey urges screening as "Jade Goody effect" wears off - Elmbridge Guardian

NHS Surrey urges screening as "Jade Goody effect" wears off Elmbridge Guardian If you think you are due a screen just make an appointment with your practice nurse.” Smear tests are free and the view that you are too young to worry is ... and more �

ACA annouces commemorative award

The ACA have announced a new award in honour of founder member Dorothy Mandelstam, who carried out pioneering continence work.

Rising alcohol addiction costs 'could cripple the NHS' - BBC News

BBC News

Rising alcohol addiction costs 'could cripple the NHS' BBC News Trials suggest that brief advice from a GP, or practice nurse, leads to one in eight people reducing their drinking to within sensible levels. ... and more �

Risk assessment and reuse of placebo respiratory equipment

Risk assessment of devices is needed to assess if reuse causes cross-infection

Nurse led project funding announced

Eight grants will be awarded to support new projects in development thanks to the QNI and the Burdett Fund for Innovation and Leadership.

Call for hospitals to report knife injuries

Hospitals should provide police with information when patients are admitted to emergency departments with knife injuries, the Liberal Democrats said today.

Human patient simulation can aid staff training in non-invasive ventilation - Nursing Times

Human patient simulation can aid staff training in non-invasive ventilation Nursing Times Nursing Times magazine and nursingtimes.net are your portals to all things nursing. With the a finger on the pulse of the NHS and the wider nursing ... and more �

Scotland launches child protection consultation

A consultation on child protection guidance, to help social workers, police, NHS staff and other professionals improve the protection of children at risk of abuse or neglect, has been launched by the Scottish government.

NHS staff audited to prevent superbug spread - Northern Echo

NHS staff audited to prevent superbug spread Northern Echo A senior nurse also conducts the audits using specialist UV equipment which shows up possible contaminated areas. Health professionals under scrutiny ...

Mid Staffs is 'warning bell' to nurse leaders, says former nurse chair

The former nurse who is now chair of Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has said the care scandal at the trust should be a “warning bell” to nurse leaders.

Young people 'put off' nursing by TV dramas

Young people may be discouraged from carers in nursing by watching TV hospital dramas full of staff acting unprofessionally, the head of a widely criticised hospital has said.

'No evidence' brain games help memory

A team of the UK's leading scientists says there is no evidence to back up claims that brain training games such as the Nintendo DS significantly boost memory.

Managers' pay 'accelerates away' from nurses - Nursing Times

Managers' pay 'accelerates away' from nurses Nursing Times The salaries of senior NHS managers have “accelerated away” from those paid to staff, with the average hospital nursing director now earning nearly £100000, ...

NMC releases guidance on care for older people

Guidance setting out the standards of care that older people expect to receive from nurses and midwives has been published by the NMC.

Labour's manifesto: the need to commit to nursing - Though Cowards Flinch

Labour's manifesto: the need to commit to nursing Though Cowards Flinch One explanation for the shortage of staff Ms Bailey witnessed on the wards was the financial crisis gripping Mid Staffordshire General Hospitals NHS Trust ...

Increase alcohol prices to tackle alcohol-related health problems, say NHS staff

An overwhelming majority of doctors and nurses think alcohol should be sold at a higher price to tackle alcohol-related health problems, latest survey results have shown.

Doctors criticise urgent care plan - Richmond and Twickenham Times

Doctors criticise urgent care plan Richmond and Twickenham Times Dr Freeman backed an NHS London plan to base the future of healthcare around polyclinics – where a wide range of health services are available – and UCCs, ... and more �

Consultation on quality standard for specialist neonatal care launched

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has launched a four-week consultation on a quality standard for specialist neonatal care.

Hospital cleaning products could put health of staff at risk

Patients and staff could be at risk from chemicals contained in hospital cleaning products, it has been claimed.

MRI not effective at determining repeat breast cancer surgery need

Triple assessments of breast cancer are just as effective as MRI scans at determining if women need repeat surgery, according to a study.

Do your patients need help to access the ballot box? - Nursing Times

Do your patients need help to access the ballot box? Nursing Times Nursing Times magazine and nursingtimes.net are your portals to all things nursing. With the a finger on the pulse of the NHS and the wider nursing ...

Nurse guilty of fraud after claiming medical training at fictional TV hospital

A man who claimed he had trained as a doctor at the fictional hospital in television series ER has been found guilty of two charges of fraud.

Britain: Stafford General Hospital inquiry exposes impact of assault on NHS - World Socialist Web Site

Britain: Stafford General Hospital inquiry exposes impact of assault on NHS World Socialist Web Site Patients were “dumped” for hours and even days at a time in smaller units, without a dedicated nurse to care for them. There were too few consultants in ... and more �

HPV tests may aid cancer screenings

British scientists say that cervical cancer screening intervals could be extended for women aged 30 and over if doctors replaced smear tests with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing.

Toolkit aims to help school children with continence problems - Nursing Times

Toolkit aims to help school children with continence problems Nursing Times Nursing Times magazine and nursingtimes.net are your portals to all things nursing. With the a finger on the pulse of the NHS and the wider nursing ...

Euro working time directive will reduce patient safety, warn nurses

More than half of nurses think the European working time directive could have a negative effect on patient safety, according to an online survey by Nursing Times.

Patients 'not to blame' for failing to take prescribed medications, says NICE

NICE will tell nurses not to blame a patient who is failing to take prescribed medications in a bid to improve compliance rates, Nursing Times can reveal.

National Patient Safety Agency urges NHS to adopt WHO surgery checklist

Theatre nurses must ensure they follow a WHO safety checklist for every patient having surgery in the NHS, according to the government's patient safety watchdog.

Hospital nurses 'ready to move into community'

Hospital nurses are prepared to move into community jobs but trusts need to work together to retrain them and arrange the transfers, Unison has said.

Hospitals charging 'appalling' car parking rates as new rules are ignored

Guidelines intended to allow NHS cancer patients to avoid ‘appalling’ hospital car-parking charges are being widely ignored, according to a survey.

Patient feedback has to reach frontline nurses to improve care

The NHS’ push for quality must include information on patient experience being fed back to nurses and other frontline staff in a form they can understand and act on, research published by Nursing Times has said.

Whistleblower Nurses Take NHS To Tribunal - Sky News

Sky News

Whistleblower Nurses Take NHS To Tribunal Sky News Three nurses who blew the whistle on an unqualified colleague are today taking the NHS to an employment tribunal. The women say NHS Manchester failed to ... and more �

MMR vaccine 'should be compulsory in school'

A former chair of the BMA has called on schools to demand compulsory MMR immunisation for pupils

DNA testing device could stop adverse drug reactions

A new device the size of a BlackBerry could help check patients' genetic suitability to different medicines

MARION RETIRES AFTER 40 YEARS' SERVICE - Guide and Gazette

MARION RETIRES AFTER 40 YEARS' SERVICE Guide and Gazette THEATRE Recovery Nurse at Ninewells Hospital, Marion Stewart, from Monifieth, retired on Tuesday after 40 years' service with NHS Tayside. ...

Using individualised cognitive behavioural therapy as a treatment for people with COPD

This research study investigated whether individualised CBT was an effective intervention for patients with COPD for psychosocial difficulties

Regulator to shine spotlight on nursing quality

The quality of nursing care in England, and particularly that given to older patients, looks set to come under special scrutiny from the new health and social care regulator.

NMC chief pledges to crack down on poor nursing practice

The NMC will take a “proactive” hard line against nurses and nurse leaders who neglect patient care, the regulator’s new chief executive has told Nursing Times.

Unprotected sex? Then get yourself an HIV check-up - Southend Standard

Unprotected sex? Then get yourself an HIV check-up Southend Standard NHS South East Essex, which covers Southend, Rochford and Castle Point, has improved access to sexual health services with the creation of Quick Check. ... and more �

Smoking riskier for women, claims study

Women could be at greater risk than men from lung cancer as a result of smoking, according to a new study.

Work absence figures increase in UK following swine flu outbreak

Absence rates have increased slightly in the UK since the widely-reported outbreak of swine flu, according to an absence management firm.

Nursing must widen recruitment net to avoid crisis

Nursing must tap into new sources of potential recruits if the profession is to head off a fresh recruitment crisis and achieve the government’s quality agenda, warn nurse researchers.

We must tackle unsafe hospital discharge for homeless patients

Nurses need to resist the pressure to discharge homeless patients inappropriately, and must act to ensure better outcomes for them, says Samantha Dorney-Smith 

Three quarters of parents confused over meningitis vaccine

More than half of parents wrongly believe that their child has been vaccinated against all strains of meningitis, a poll has revealed.

Calls to lower smear test age following Jade Goody's battle with cervical cancer

A charity campaigner has called for the cancer smear test age to be lowered following reality television star Jade Goody's battle with cervical cancer.

Pesticide exposure linked to Parkinson's disease

New research has provided some of the strongest evidence to date linking Parkinson’s disease with pesticide exposure.

The chaos of the nhs's electronic records - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk

The chaos of the nhs's electronic records Telegraph.co.uk One of the nurses persevered and he managed to tell them his name. With this information, we looked him up on the new, super-duper NHS electronic records. ...

NHS 'more efficient in England' than rest of UK

The NHS in England provides better value for money than elsewhere in the UK, a research group’s study suggests.

Stonewall criticise NHS over homophobia

Parts of the NHS are openly homophobic to staff and patients, delegates were told by gay rights organisation Stonewall at an NHS Employers equality and diversity conference last week.

Assessing hand hygiene in older people’s care settings

AbstractMackenzie, L. et al (2008) Assessing hand hygiene in older people’s care settings. This is an extended version of the article published in Nursing Times; 104: 32, 30-31.BACKGROUND: The NHS is running a number of high-profile campaigns to promote better hand hygiene in healthcare establishments in order to reduce the rate of healthcare-associated infections.AIM: To evaluate whether sufficient attention is paid t

Nurse satisfaction data to act as "safety barometer"

The Department of Health will in future publish data comparing trusts on the satisfaction of their staff, according to health secretary Andy Burnham.

Children under 15 ‘should not drink alcohol’, says government

The Government’s chief medical officer has warned children under 15 should never drink alcohol as it poses a serious risk of harm.

Constipation in children effectively managed with macrogol

Children with constipation who are treated with macrogol (polyethylene glycol PEG) have consistently good outcomes

Heart attack follow-up care target missed

New figures have revealed that a government target to provide follow-up care for heart attack victims has still not been met after seven years.

Medics warn of 'national discontent' over care of terminally ill patients

Current end-of-life guidelines mean terminally ill patients could die prematurely, experts have warned.

Government 'could go further' in fight against HCAIs

The Health Secretary has admitted the Government could work harder in fighting healthcare associated infections after an MPs’ report accused the department of failing to monitor the situation adequately.

Nurses 'gallop' for breast cancer charity

A nursing agency has helped raised thousands of pounds for cancer research by taking part in a horse race with a difference.

Row over car parking charges at NHS hospital

A row has broken out after a hospital in the south of England revealed plans to charge up to £120 a year for staff parking.