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Hot off the press: Updated NICE NG28 Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes
Great news for everyone supporting people living with type 2 diabetes — the updated NICE NG28 guidelines landed in February, following the previous review in 2022, and they bring some genuinely positive changes.
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When Cancer Diagnosis Is Delayed Supporting Safer Diagnostic Practice for Advanced Nurse Practitioners
This collaborative webinar, delivered in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), NHS Resolution and C the Signs, will explore key findings from a thematic review of litigation claims involving delayed cancer diagnosis.
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World Kidney Day: caring for people protecting the planet
To mark World Kidney Day which took place this week, Linda Nazarko reflects on early detection and the risks of chronic kidney disease.
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Reflections on supportive oncology in 2025
Attending the UKASCC 2025 Conference in Manchester reminded me how supportive oncology connects every part of cancer care. From prevention to palliation, it’s about helping people live well, not just longer, with and beyond cancer.
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Pay, representation and new recruits – a busy autumn in prospect
The latest thoughts from North West Regional Director, Simon Browes.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week
This blog looks at Baby Loss Awareness Week, an important time for nurses working in early pregnancy care & also for nurses working in areas that may care for women in early pregnancy.
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International law must be used to protect nursing staff in conflict zones
An RCN report highlights increasing incidents of violence against staff and health facilities, and accounts from nursing staff working in war zones
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Why Newly Registered Nurses Need to Understand Research — Or Risk Being Left Behind
Starting out as a newly registered nurse can feel overwhelming. You’re expected to make independent decisions, provide safe care, and be recognised as a professional in your own right. But many of us don’t always feel confident when it comes to research or evidence — and that can make speaking up harder than it needs to be.
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Care amongst the chaos
This report outlines the rising incidence of violence against staff and health facilities, and presents accounts from nursing staff working in many war zones. It is grounded in the fundamental principle that health care workers must be protected, not persecuted. It does not align with any side in any conflict. It stands for the right of nurses and other health professionals to deliver care in safety, wherever they are.
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High turnover, ageing workforce and decline in skilled staff major concern in social care, warns Royal College of Nursing
RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care Claire Sutton said: “While there has been a small increase in the number of registered nurses working in the sector, high rates of turnover, an ageing workforce, and a decline in skilled staff are major causes for concern."
