Lord Darzi's vision for nurses
What will Lord Darzi's NHS blueprint mean for practice and community nurses? Julie Griffiths investi... Read more
Nursing Professional Issues
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
Q&As - Helping patients self-manage their long-term conditions
Q: Is it worthwhile promoting self-care to patients and, if so, how can I do this? Read more
Using technology to improve healthcare for elderly people
Telehealth and telecare may help reduce the impact of our ageing population on health, writes Joe Le... Read more
Supporting vulnerable patients
Nurses need to fully understand the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, writes Georgina Rowl... Read more
Implementing a PCT-wide CVD prevention strategy
Effective prevention of CVD involves a whole 'general practice team approach', writes Jill Ridley. Read more
Policy digest - Commissioning to make a bigger difference
Published at the end of June, this is a best practice guide for NHS and social care commissioners on... Read more
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Alcohol services in primary care
Primary care and community nurses can provide a key role in screening for alcohol problems and provi...
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 ...
Improving the health of COPD patients
A cost-effective weather alert system can help to cut hospital admissions for patients with COPD, ex...
Upcoming Events and Courses
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
Webcasts
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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