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The Impact of Poverty on Health: A Nursing Perspective in the UK

The Impact of Poverty on Health: A Nursing Perspective in the UK

Drawing from statistics and her own personal experiences, Adult Nurse, Amira, discusses how poverty negatively impacts both health and healthcare, and muses on possible solutions.
Opinion
The Wellbeing Of NHS Staff Is More Important Than Ever

The Wellbeing Of NHS Staff Is More Important Than Ever

As the demand for healthcare services continues to outstrip staffing capacity, the wellbeing of NHS workers is more important than ever.
Wellbeing
Understanding and Managing the Impact of Patient Suicide on Nursing Teams

Understanding and Managing the Impact of Patient Suicide on Nursing Teams

Head of Nursing, Nathan Crimes, discusses the impact of patient suicide on healthcare staff and highlights how organisations can use a compassionate interdisciplinary approach to support their teams.
Wellbeing
Has The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan Already Hit the Rocks?

Has The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan Already Hit the Rocks?

Fewer nursing students were accepted into UK Universities in 2023 compared to 2022.
Opinion
Defying the odds - thank you Active Care Group's brain injury team

Defying the odds - thank you Active Care Group's brain injury team

In this article, I give an insight into a remarkable journey of one of our care receivers, Ben, and how the support provided by our Specialist Team has enabled him to embrace a hopeful future.
Career Pathways
A Day In The Life Of A Functional Assessor

A Day In The Life Of A Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor, Emilie, gives a quick overview of her role, explaining the daily responsibilities and how she is supported by the rest of her team.
Career Pathways
The Complete Guide To Becoming A Nurse

The Complete Guide To Becoming A Nurse

Find out exactly how you can become a nurse. We cover the whole pre-nursing journey - from thinking about a career in nursing to finally becoming a newly qualified nurse looking for your first job.
Career Pathways
Clinical Skills: Observations

Clinical Skills: Observations

Adult Nurse, Claire Carmichael, gives an expansive overview of all things related to observations, and explains the equipment you will be using, recording your findings, and what they could indicate.
Will Raising Nurses’ Pay Be Enough For The NHS To Meet Its Long-Term Workforce Plan?

Will Raising Nurses’ Pay Be Enough For The NHS To Meet Its Long-Term Workforce Plan?

Nursing salaries need to match or be higher than equivalent jobs in the wider economy for more people to be attracted to joining the NHS, according to the IFS.
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