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embecta and PolyPhotonix sign co-promotional agreement for Noctura 400 Sleep Mask
PolyPhotonix Limited and embecta UK have announced they have signed a co-promotional agreement under which embecta sales representatives will promote PolyPhotonix’s Noctura 400 Sleep Mask to healthcare professionals within the UK and Ireland.
Cavell Nurses’ Trust launches Work & Wellbeing Survey
An organisation which supports working and retired nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants has launched a Work & Wellbeing Survey.
Health Education England and NHS England complete merger
NHS England and Health Education England have legally merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England.
NHS launches photograph competition to celebrate 75 years of NHS staff and volunteers
The NHS, in partnership with Fujifilm, have launched a national photography competition to mark 75 years of the NHS.
Changes to Covid-19 testing come into effect
Most symptomatic nurses and other healthcare staff in England will no longer be tested for Covid-19.
Graduate becomes a third-generation nurse
Beth Pink has become the third woman in her family to have a career in nursing after graduating from the University of Wolverhampton.
Awards will recognise inspirational NHS workers
The NHS has launched the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2023, which recognise staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
New members elected to RCN Council
Voting in the contested elections for seats on RCN Council has now closed and three new Council members have been elected by members in their regions.
Boot camp for district nurses
District Nurse trainees are gaining their wings following a second boot camp-style learning programme which has attracted national acclaim.
QNI to represent views of nurses at Covid Inquiry
The COVID-19 Airborne Transmission Alliance – which includes the QNI – has been granted core participant status in Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
Applications are still open for HEE Population Health Fellowships
Health Education England is still inviting applicants for its population health fellowship programme, providing exciting opportunities for a wide range of health professionals.
QNI publishes Impact Report for 2022
The Queen’s Nurse Institute, has published an impact report for 2022 illustrating how it continued to provide support to community nurses and the people, families and communities they serve during the year.
National Healthcare Uniform project moves forward
NHS Supply Chain has revealed the latest developments in the National Healthcare Uniform project.
Queen’s Nurse title awarded to Specialist Health Visitor
Fawn Bess-Leith, Specialist Health Visitor Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, at Newham Council has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
SWAP career to nursing through access course
An exciting course has been revived through the Forth Valley University College NHS Partnership to help local people SWAP careers and enter into nursing.
New helpline supports people considering a referral
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has launched a dedicated helpline supporting members of the public who are thinking about raising a concern about a nurse, midwife or nursing associate.
RCN urges nurses to respond to public inquiries
The Royal College of Nursing is encouraging its members to respond to national Covid public inquiries.
Guildford health company to ‘walk around the world’ to raise money for Diabetes UK
Employees at a pioneering Guildford-based healthcare business are covering the distance it would take to walk around the world to raise funds for a leading diabetes charity.
Funding boost for services for people with long-term conditions
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced increased funding to widen access to Wales’ long-Covid services – including for people experiencing other long-term conditions.
Outstanding Service Award for inspirational district nurse
A Queen’s Nurse and a senior nurse at Sirona care & health, has been presented with the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for Outstanding Service by the Queen’s Nursing Institute.