Nursing director calls for bolstering of care planning skills

The nursing director of one of the largest trusts in England has called into question education standards around basic nursing care.

Government sets up expert council to nurture NHS leadership talents

The Department of Health has launched a new Leadership Council and published 'talent and leadership guidance' in a bid to 'nurture the next generation of NHS leaders'.

Tool lets nurses measure carers' quality of life

 A new tool that lets nurses and other professionals measure the quality of life of adult, unpaid carers has been launched today.

NHS Direct has busiest Xmas ever - EHI Primary Care

NHS Direct has busiest Xmas ever EHI Primary Care People who need further advice can click to get a call-back from an NHS Direct nurse adviser. NHS Direct said that during the Christmas and New Year period, ... and more »

Guidance on dialysis patients' blood pressure

Identifying optimal blood pressure ranges for dialysis patients with kidney disease should take age and diabetes status into consideration, according to a US study of 16,283 patients.

Trust facing sentence after nurse error

A trust is due be sentenced for breaching health and safety rules after a new mother died after a nurse wrongly administered IV anaesthetic instead of saline.

New migrane drug could offer hope to sufferers

A new migraine drug could offer pain relief for patients with existing heart conditions and those who do not respond to current treatments.

Flying out to Afghanistan - Evening Telegraph

Flying out to Afghanistan Evening Telegraph ... theatre, intensive care and general ward nurses; radiographer and medics. In their civilian jobs many are employed in large NHS hospitals such as St ... and more »

Confirmed UK swine flu cases reach 4,000

The number of confirmed swine flu cases in the UK has increased to more than 4,000 following the announcement of 538 new cases in England on Friday.