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

'One in 10 children overcomes autism', claims professor

One in 10 children with autism overcome the disorder by the time they are nine - often following years of intensive behavioural therapy, according to a study.

Student nurse jailed for NHS bursary fraud

A nurse has been jailed for nine months in the latest of a string of NHS bursary fraud stings.