Alcohol services in primary care
Primary care and community nurses can provide a key role in screening for alcohol problems and provi... Read more
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Providing more effective care for people with epilepsy
Primary care nurses can take a lead role in addressing epilepsy patients' unmet needs with the help ... Read more
Improving the health of COPD patients
A cost-effective weather alert system can help to cut hospital admissions for patients with COPD, ex... Read more
Improving diabetes care across a PCT
A diabetes consultant nurse is leading the drive to deliver equality of care to 300,000 patients, wr... Read more
Supporting community nurses
A pilot scheme to develop a band of assistant practitioners is benefiting patients with long-term co... Read more
Improving health outcomes for children
A double-decker bus is being used as a drop-in centre, providing parents with advice on all aspects... Read more
Moving stroke rehabilitation into the community
A multidisciplinary community stroke team is enabling early hospital discharge for stroke patients, ... Read more
Tailored support for younger women suffering dementia
A support group aims to boost the confidence of dementia patients under 65 and encourage uptake of o... Read more
Creating virtual wards in the community
A predictive tool designed to reduce hospital admissions has enabled the development of an award-win... Read more
Improving palliative care for patients with learning disabilities
A palliative care pathway is being developed in Manchester for patients with learning disabilities, ... Read more
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Lord Darzi's vision for nurses
What will Lord Darzi's NHS blueprint mean for practice and community nurses? Julie Griffiths investi... Read More
The NHS at 60 - Halting the rise of hospital-acquired infections
In the wake of the NHS's 60th birthday celebrations, Jenny Peters reflects on standards of cleanline... Read More
Singing to improve mental health
Singing workshops for mental health service users can promote social inclusion, writes Sarah Wild. Read More
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Botox and Dermal Filler Courses
Comprehensive hands-on one day certified courses Can prescribe botox for nurses on completion of... Read more
MA Medical Law and Ethics
Medical law and ethics are continually in the news, including the debates over the abortion time li... Read more
BMJ Masterclass for GPs
BMJ Masterclass for GPs: General Update An essential two day update for busy GPs - attend on... Read more
FREE GP training
www.cheshiregped.co.uk Cheshire GPed are pleased to announce their Autumn program of FREE ... Read more
Nursing Older People on the Wards
The conference will cover the core principles of the RCN Nursing Older People (NOP) Strategy. ... Read more
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Consensus on the management of cardiovascular risk in primary care
Dr Mark Davis and an expert panel from primary and secondary care take part in a round table discus... Read More
Cholesterol targets of 4&2 mmol/L: a debate
Highlights from the British Cardiovascular Society Annual Scientific Conference June 2007. ... Read More
Multiple sclerosis: an essential guide for the primary care team
Leaders in the field outline the key elements that should be followed for the effective treatment o... Read More
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