A programme designed to support general practice nurses (GPNs) to deliver diabetes clinics in Scotland has provided ‘instant understanding and confidence’ among the workforce. The NHS Grampian Supporting Practice Nurses in Diabetes, Revalidation and Appraisal programme (SANDRA) was founded in November 2019 to support nurses looking to provide more diabetes care, and as experienced GPNs...
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The chief nursing officer (CNO) for England, Dame Ruth May, will retire this year after five years in post. In a social media post this afternoon, Dame Ruth said her role as CNO had ‘undoubtedly’ been ‘the highlight’ of her almost 40-year career. Dame Ruth, who was appointed CNO in 2019, recognised the challenges that...
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NHS England has U-turned on plans to cut funding for a mental health support service following strong criticism from the profession, and will allow new registrations from hospital staff for another year. On Friday, Practitioner Health said NHS England was ‘undertaking a review’ for the support offer across all NHS staff groups, to consider ‘long term sustainable...
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The NHS national booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings via general practices is now open. Those eligible to book appointments are able to do so for next week. They include adults aged 75 or over as of 30 June 2024, residents in care homes for older adults, and individuals who are immunosuppressed. The eligibility...
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